Blackhawk Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Blackhawk Technical College is a public community college in Janesville, Wisconsin, enrolling about 2,488 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,330 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,267. Student demographics in federal data include White (67.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,267
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,330 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,488 23.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.82%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 10.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 18.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,456
- Room & Board: $9,146 annual estimate
Blackhawk Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Blackhawk Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blackhawk Technical College?
Blackhawk Technical College is located in Janesville, WI (ZIP 53547-5009).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Blackhawk Technical College public or private?
Blackhawk Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Blackhawk Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,267 in-state, $6,061 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,330.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,287 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,391 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,260 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,640 |
| $110,001+ | $15,522 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,068.
How big is Blackhawk Technical College?
Total enrollment: 2,488 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,456 students.
About 23% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blackhawk Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.82%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of Blackhawk Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $37,606 six years after entry; $41,620 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,550.
36.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blackhawk Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (257 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (74 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (55 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (42 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (40 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (16 completions)
- Lineworker (15 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (15 completions)
- Accounting (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blackhawk Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.82%; median earnings $41,620 at 10 years; net price $9,330. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,267
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blackhawk Technical College was $4,267.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,330
2024 Value
In 2024 Blackhawk Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,330.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$37,320 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,330 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,068 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,244 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,146 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,464 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,877 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Blackhawk Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blackhawk Technical College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blackhawk Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,842 | $5,675 | $9,236 |
| 2014 | $3,965 | $5,853 | $9,743 |
| 2015 | $4,045 | $5,971 | $8,920 |
| 2016 | $4,107 | $6,062 | $8,128 |
| 2017 | $4,329 | $6,312 | $8,790 |
| 2018 | $4,364 | $6,647 | $8,497 |
| 2019 | $4,440 | $6,797 | $8,760 |
| 2020 | $4,505 | $6,588 | $8,105 |
| 2021 | $4,568 | $6,683 | $9,790 |
| 2022 | $4,642 | $6,793 | $9,042 |
| 2023 | $4,170 | $5,927 | $10,712 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Blackhawk Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,488 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.6%), and Black or African American (7.9%). About 36.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
23.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blackhawk Technical College in 2024 is 2,488 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,456 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.45% 100% Completion Time
33.82% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.45% of students graduating from Blackhawk Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 7% male / 93% female
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 39% male / 61% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blackhawk Technical College.
Return on Investment
$9,550 Median Student Debt
$41,620 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.95% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1015.22% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blackhawk Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 257 completions
2. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 74 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 55 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 42 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 40 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 16 completions
8. Lineworker: 15 completions
9. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 15 completions
Most popular programs at Blackhawk Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blackhawk Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blackhawk Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,762
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,659
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution located in Janesville, WI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 2,488 students. Student body composition includes White (67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.6%), Black or African American (7.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.82%. Approximately 36.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Janesville, WI 53547-5009
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.82% graduation rate at Blackhawk Technical College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blackhawk Technical College located?
Blackhawk Technical College is located in Janesville, WI.
How much does Blackhawk Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,267 and average net price is $9,330 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,146 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Blackhawk Technical College?
Blackhawk Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,456 students, White (67.2%), Hispanic or Latino (16.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blackhawk Technical College?
About 50.8% of students at Blackhawk Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Blackhawk Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $37,606 six years after entry and $41,620 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blackhawk Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blackhawk Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,550.
Is Blackhawk Technical College public or private?
Blackhawk Technical College is a public institution located in Janesville, WI.
Is Blackhawk Technical College an HBCU?
No. Blackhawk Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blackhawk Technical College a tribal college?
No. Blackhawk Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Blackhawk Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Blackhawk Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.6%).
Is Blackhawk Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blackhawk Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.