Located near the beautiful rolling hills in Fennimore in Wisconsin, the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a technical college that delivers excellent educational opportunities to students as well as empowering the community that it serves. Also known as Southwest Tech, it covers 30 districts including Grant, Lafayette, Crawford and Richland.
The school started accepting enrollees on July 1, 1967 and it was conceived through Chapter 292 Laws of Wisconsin of 1965. Its first ever program was Farm Training considering that Fennimore was largely a farming town back then. Today, Southwest Tech offers associate degrees and technical diplomas. There are about more than 50 courses offered at this community college under diverse disciplines including agriculture, business and marketing, information technology, healthcare, public safety and industrial courses.
Since Southwest Tech only offers associate degrees, students who wish to transfer to other universities and colleges to take up a four-year bachelor’s course can take advantage of the transfer center of the school to assist them in their transfer needs. The University Transfer Program allows students to transfer to many public and private universities within and out of Wisconsin area without any problems.
On the other hand, the tuition fee rate of Southwest Tech is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board. For the Academic Year of 2013-2014, the tuition fee rate for in-district student is $122 per credit hour while out-of-district enrollees have to pay $182 per credit hour.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,100. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $30 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $3,800-$4,600
- Out-of-State: $5,800-$6,948
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $130-$150 per unit
- Out-of-State: $190-$230 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 80% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 61% | $4,768 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 62% | $4,170 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College may provide student services including:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1990)
- Find all the other nursing programs in Wisconsin
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Agricultural Supplies, Retailing and Wholesaling (A)
- Agricultural Machine Technology (C)
- Dairy Husbandry and Production (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Accounting (A)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
- Office Management and Supervision
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
- Lineworker (C)
- Carpentry (C)
- Masonry (C)
- Plumber (C)
- Electrician
Education
Engineering Technology
- Electromechanical Engineering and Technology (A)
- Mechanical Technology Technician (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Medical Assistant (C)
- Dental Assistant (C)
- Medical Insurance Coding (C)
- Physical Therapist Assistant (A)
- Direct Entry Midwifery (A)
- Mental Health Technician (A)
- Medical Lab Technician (A)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Interdisciplinary Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Personal and Culinary Services
- Cosmetology (C)
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts (C)
- Restaurant and Catering Management (A)
- Culinary Arts (A)
- Esthetician (C)
Precision Production
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
- Northeast Iowa Community College - Calmar in Calmar, IA (63 miles away)
- Western Technical College - La Crosse in La Crosse, WI (66 miles away)
- Highland Community College - Freeport in Freeport, IL (69 miles away)
- Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI (87 miles away)
- Minnesota State College - Southeast Technical in Winona, MN (88 miles away)