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Western Technical College
- 304 6th. St. North
- La Crosse, WI 54602
- OPEID College Code: 00384000
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- General Phone: (608) 785-9200
- President, District Director: J Lee Rasch Edd
- Website: www.westerntc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 4,564
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
- Western Technical College is committed to excellence in learning, continuous improvement, student success, employer satisfaction and community partnerships.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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 Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.westerntc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- 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: 69%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 31% | 31% | 7% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $330 | $2,790 | $827 | $510 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| Number in Default | 50 | 47 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,368 | 1,122 | 1,018 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,998 | $2,835 | $2,661 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,353 | $16,314 | $15,555 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $910 | $891 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,674 | $5,303 | $5,194 |
| Other Expenses | $2,586 | $2,357 | $2,303 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,674 | $5,303 | $5,194 |
| Other Expenses | $2,586 | $2,357 | $2,303 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,586 | $2,357 | $2,303 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,308 | $11,405 | $11,049 |
| Out of State | $26,663 | $24,884 | $23,943 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,308 | $11,405 | $11,049 |
| Out of State | $26,663 | $24,884 | $23,943 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,634 | $6,102 | $5,855 |
| Out of State | $20,989 | $19,581 | $18,749 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,564 Undergraduate: 4,564
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,982 Female: 2,582
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,982 Female: 2,582
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,921 Part-Time: 2,643
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,921 Part-Time: 2,643
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 86 | 2% |
| Black | 67 | 1% |
| Asian | 142 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 1% |
| White | 4,085 | 90% |
| Unknown | 134 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 87 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 875 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 887 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 774 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 675 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 400 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 252 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 411 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 189 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 14 | 0.3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,258 | 449 | 809 |
| Faculty Status | 860 | 209 | 651 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 860 | 209 | 651 |
| Primarily Instruction | 860 | 209 | 651 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 57 | 57 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 33 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 308 | 150 | 158 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 193 | 106 | 87 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 32 | 16 | 16 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,567 (209) | $55,233 (89) | $54,074 (120) |
| Instructor | $54,567 (209) | $55,233 (89) | $54,074 (120) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,567 (209) | $55,233 (89) | $54,074 (120) |
| Instructor | $54,567 (209) | $55,233 (89) | $54,074 (120) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 50 | 30 | 20 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 46 | 30 | 16 |
| Baseball | 22 | 22 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 8 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,250 | $4,250 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 40% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 38% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 38% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 41% |
| Unknown | 36% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 5 | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
