Waukesha County Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College is a public community college in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, serving roughly 4,955 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,872 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,872
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,101 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,955 32.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.37%
Waukesha County Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Waukesha County Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Waukesha County Technical College?
Waukesha County Technical College is located in Pewaukee, WI (ZIP 53072-4601).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Waukesha County Technical College public or private?
Waukesha County Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,872 in-state, $7,115 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,101.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,472 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,636 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,681 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,391 |
| $110,001+ | $15,083 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,488.
How big is Waukesha County Technical College?
Total enrollment: 4,955 students.
About 33% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Waukesha County Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.37%.
First-year retention: 77.8%.
What do graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $41,251 six years after entry; $46,894 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
10.15% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Waukesha County Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (2,210 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (476 completions)
- CIP 510904 (186 completions)
- CIP 490205 (101 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (88 completions)
- CIP 460302 (62 completions)
- CIP 521001 (59 completions)
- Welding Technology (58 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (54 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (54 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.37%; median earnings $46,894 at 10 years; net price $11,101. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,872
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Waukesha County Technical College was $4,872.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,101
2024 Value
In 2024 Waukesha County Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,101.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$44,404 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,101 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,488 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,460 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Waukesha County Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
10.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.30% 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 Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County 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 | $3,885 | $5,718 | $9,385 |
| 2014 | $4,200 | $5,964 | $10,481 |
| 2015 | $4,250 | $6,078 | $10,303 |
| 2016 | $4,340 | $6,206 | $10,467 |
| 2017 | $4,340 | $6,206 | $10,319 |
| 2018 | $4,405 | $6,271 | $9,833 |
| 2019 | $4,516 | $6,610 | $10,165 |
| 2020 | $4,588 | $6,682 | $9,749 |
| 2021 | $4,652 | $6,725 | $10,857 |
| 2022 | $4,728 | $6,879 | $9,693 |
| 2023 | $4,720 | $6,996 | $9,400 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
32.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Waukesha County Technical College in 2024 is 4,955 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.8%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.84% 100% Completion Time
44.37% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.84% of students graduating from Waukesha County Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Waukesha County Technical College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$46,894 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
956.08% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Waukesha County Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 476 completions
CIP 51.0904: 186 completions
CIP 49.0205: 101 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 88 completions
CIP 46.0302: 62 completions
CIP 52.1001: 59 completions
Welding Technology: 58 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 54 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 54 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 2,210 completions
Most popular programs at Waukesha County Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Waukesha County Technical College graduates.
About
Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution located in Pewaukee, WI, offering 80 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 4,955 students. The institution maintains a 44.37% graduation rate. Approximately 10.15% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Pewaukee, WI 53072-4601
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 80 distinct degree programs, Waukesha County 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.
FAQ
How much does Waukesha County Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,872 and average net price is $11,101 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Waukesha County Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $41,251 six years after entry and $46,894 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Waukesha County Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Waukesha County Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Waukesha County Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 4,955 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Waukesha County Technical College public or private?
Waukesha County Technical College is a public institution located in Pewaukee, WI.
Is Waukesha County Technical College an HBCU?
No. Waukesha County Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a tribal college?
No. Waukesha County Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Waukesha County Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Waukesha County Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Waukesha County Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Waukesha County 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
- Related geography & profiles
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.