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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- 1800 Bronson Blvd
- Fennimore, WI 53809
- OPEID College Code: 00766900
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- General Phone: (608) 822-3262
- President: Karen R Knox
- Website: www.swtc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 2,549
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provides lifelong learning opportunities with an individualized focus for students and communities.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.swtc.edu
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 61% | 45% | 50% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,760 | $2,588 | $764 | $748 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.0% | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 13 | 24 | 9 |
| Number in Repayment | 429 | 419 | 347 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,032 | $2,864 | $2,661 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,226 | $16,343 | $15,506 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $912 | $891 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,674 | $5,304 | $5,194 |
| Other Expenses | $2,592 | $2,360 | $2,309 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,674 | $5,304 | $5,194 |
| Other Expenses | $2,592 | $2,360 | $2,309 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,582 | $2,360 | $2,309 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,354 | $11,440 | $11,055 |
| Out of State | $26,548 | $24,919 | $23,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,354 | $11,440 | $11,055 |
| Out of State | $26,548 | $24,919 | $23,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,670 | $6,136 | $5,861 |
| Out of State | $20,864 | $19,615 | $18,706 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,549 Undergraduate: 2,549
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,082 Female: 1,467
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,082 Female: 1,467
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 788 Part-Time: 1,761
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 788 Part-Time: 1,761
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 39 | 2% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 0.8% |
| White | 2,449 | 96% |
| Unknown | 13 | 0.5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 158 | 6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 747 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 417 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 260 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 199 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 151 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 126 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 194 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 198 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 54 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 45 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 208 | 185 | 23 |
| Faculty Status | 111 | 96 | 15 |
| Tenured Faculty | 96 | 96 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 111 | 96 | 15 |
| Primarily Instruction | 111 | 96 | 15 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 71 | 63 | 8 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 31 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 8 | 8 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,274 (90) | $58,959 (36) | $57,817 (54) |
| Instructor | $58,274 (90) | $58,959 (36) | $57,817 (54) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $71,334 (6) | $81,732 (1) | $69,254 (5) |
| Instructor | $71,334 (6) | $81,732 (1) | $69,254 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,280 (96) | $59,173 (37) | $57,719 (59) |
| Instructor | $58,280 (96) | $59,173 (37) | $57,719 (59) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 51% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Liquor Related | 3 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
