Milwaukee Area Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public community college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with about 12,024 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,112 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,184. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (33.3%) and White (29.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,184
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,112 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,024 25.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.58%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
  • First-Generation Students: 49.0%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 46.4%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,481
  • Room & Board: $9,818 annual estimate

Milwaukee Area Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Milwaukee Area Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Milwaukee Area Technical College is located in Milwaukee, WI (ZIP 53233-1443).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College public or private?

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Milwaukee Area Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $5,184 in-state, $7,427 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $9,112.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,200
$30,001–$48,000$7,856
$48,001–$75,000$9,513
$75,001–$110,000$13,778
$110,001+$15,545

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,736.

How big is Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Total enrollment: 12,024 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 24,481 students.

About 25% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 24.58%.

First-year retention: 64.1%.

What do graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $33,057 six years after entry; $41,113 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,955.

39.98% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Milwaukee Area Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.58%; median earnings $41,113 at 10 years; net price $9,112. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,184
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Milwaukee Area Technical College was $5,184.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,112
2024 Value

In 2024 Milwaukee Area Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,112.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$36,448 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,112 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$20,736 4-Year In-State Tuition

$29,708 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$9,818 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,833 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$16,835 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$67,340 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25.82% 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 Milwaukee Area 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 Milwaukee Area 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$4,153$5,986$9,174
2014$4,282$6,171$9,652
2015$4,360$6,286$9,532
2016$4,426$6,381$7,777
2017$4,491$6,174$7,633
2018$4,589$6,602$7,851
2019$4,658$6,706$9,076
2020$4,730$6,814$8,721
2021$4,793$6,908$9,254
2022$4,867$7,018$10,371
2023$5,017$7,210$9,589

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

Milwaukee Area Technical College reported total enrollment of about 12,024 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (33.3%), White (29.5%), and Hispanic or Latino (20.5%). About 39.98% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2024 is 12,024 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 24,481 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

64.1%
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 Black or African American at 33.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

16.35% 100% Completion Time

24.58% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16.35% of students graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 63% male / 37% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 12% male / 88% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 29% male / 71% 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 Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Return on Investment

$14,955 Median Student Debt

$41,113 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

36.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1027.99% Return on Investment

3.6 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 122 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 262 completions

2. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 233 completions

3. Business Administration and Management, General: 233 completions

4. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 144 completions

5. Real Estate: 127 completions

6. Medical Reception/Receptionist: 106 completions

7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 105 completions

8. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 101 completions

9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 98 completions

Most popular programs at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Milwaukee Area Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Milwaukee Area Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 46.4%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,469
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $17,587

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution located in Milwaukee, WI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 12,024 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (33.3%), White (29.5%), Hispanic or Latino (20.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.58%. Approximately 39.98% of students receive Pell Grants. About 49.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional

Location

Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.58% graduation rate at Milwaukee Area 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.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 122 distinct degree programs, Milwaukee Area Technical College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Milwaukee Area Technical College located?

Milwaukee Area Technical College is located in Milwaukee, WI.

How much does Milwaukee Area Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,184 and average net price is $9,112 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,818 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Milwaukee Area Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 24,481 students, Black or African American (33.3%), White (29.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Milwaukee Area Technical College?

About 49.0% of students at Milwaukee Area Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $33,057 six years after entry and $41,113 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 24.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Milwaukee Area Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,955.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College public or private?

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a public institution located in Milwaukee, WI.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College an HBCU?

No. Milwaukee Area Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College a tribal college?

No. Milwaukee Area Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Milwaukee Area Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.5%).

Is Milwaukee Area Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Milwaukee Area Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Wisconsin trade schools profile
  • Milwaukee, Wisconsin city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Wisconsin

    • 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.