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Milwaukee Area Technical College Academics

Milwaukee Area Technical College is a community college with four campuses in the greater Milwaukee area. Most students who attend Milwaukee Area Technical are looking to either increase their job skills or move on to four-year universities.

Milwaukee Area Technical College offers Associate Degrees in dozens of programs, including Automotive Technology, Banking and Financial Services, Cardiovascular Technology, Dental Hygiene, Environmental and Pollution Control Technology, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Legal Administrative Professional, Practical Nursing, Real Estate, Television and Video Production, Tourism and Travel Management, and Welding Technology.

The college also has diploma programs in such fields as Appliance Technician, Barber/Cosmetologist, Carpentry, Dental Technician, EMT Intermediate Technician, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Interpreter, Pharmacy Technician, Renal Dialysis Technician, Special Event Management, Travel Industry Agent, and Web Designer.

Milwaukee Area Technical also has Certificate Programs in 70 areas, including Advanced Television Post Production, Arboriculture, Basic Electronics, Computer Programming, eCommerce Fundamentals, Graphic Arts, Greenhouse Production, Human Resources Management, Landscape Design, Metallurgical Technician, Microsoft Network Administration, Music Recording, Nail Technician, Personal and Professional Web Design, Project Management, Quality Customer Management, Retail Management Specialist, Supervisory Management, 3D Solid Modeling, and Web Programming.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Admissions

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Milwaukee Area Technical College has an open admissions policy, with only a high school diploma or GED equivalent required. All applicants, however, must take the Accuplacer Test, which tests a student’s knowledge in areas such as English and math and helps the student and advisors determine the best course of study. The test may be waived for college transfer students who had a minimum 2.0 grade point average in at least 12 credits of academic courses. Other admission requirements may apply for certain degree programs.

International applicants must show proof of English proficiency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, with a minimum score of 497 on the paper test or 170 on the computerized version. They must also submit official secondary school transcripts and show proof of medical insurance.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying for their education. This aid comes in the forms of grants, loans, scholarships, and federal work-study programs.

Students should begin the process for federal aid by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can be done online.

A number of scholarships are available to Milwaukee Area Technical students, such as the MATC Bostik Scholarship, MATC Teacher Education Program, MATC Lloyd S. Geil Preservice Teacher Award and Scholarship, MATC Greater Milwaukee Foundation Alice C. Helland Scholarship, MATC Laurance Riley Memorial Scholarship, MATC Paul T. Witzke Memorial, MATC PPG Industries Foundation, MATC Dermond Aviation Scholarship, MATC Embassy Construction Scholarship, MATC Felix Neal Scholarship, MATC Dental Hygiene Scholarship, and MATC Wyone Haase Scholarship.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Students

Milwaukee Area Technical’s downtown campus is just blocks away from the Bradley Center, home of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks. The college also has campuses in the Milwaukee suburbs of Mequon, Oak Creek, and West Allis. Moreover, Chicago is less than a two-hour drive to the south.

Milwaukee Area Technical College is tailored to working students who are finishing their schooling or want to gain more experience in their chosen profession. In fact, 90 percent of students attend the college part-time, and the average age is 28, older than the average of most four-year institutions.

Nonetheless, Milwaukee Area Technical has dozens of extracurricular clubs and organizations that students take part in, including Academically Achieving African Americans, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, Culinary Arts Student Association, Environmental Club, Horticulture Club, Latino Student Organization, MATC Chess Club, Native American Student Movement, Radiography Student Organization, Student Wisconsin Education Association, and United Hispanics Students Club.

There are also chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and Sigma Phi Sigma, West Allis.

Milwaukee Area Technical’s JOBshop allows students to look over employment listings, as well as post their resume online.

Students interested in journalism can increase their skills and experience by working on the staff of the Times, the student newspaper. Milwaukee Area Technical also has the Phoenix, the campus literary magazine. In addition, the college also operates two local PBS television stations.

City parking structures are close to the downtown Milwaukee campus. Moreover, the college offers the semester-long UPASS, which allows students to us the Milwaukee County Transit System buses seven days a week. The cost of the UPASS is included in tuition.

Milwaukee Area Technical College Athletics

Milwaukee Area Technical College has men’s sports teams in baseball, basketball, golf, and soccer. The women compete in basketball, golf, and volleyball. The school’s teams are nicknamed the Stormers, and are members of the NJCAA.

Information Summary

Ranks 1887th overall and 47th in Wisconsin

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Milwaukee, WI 53233-1443

Surrounding communityLarge city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population15,485 (15,485 urban / N/A rural)
Households5,048 (1.92 people per house)
Families1,197 (3.12 people per family)
Pop. — African American5,474
Pop. — Asian1,022
Pop. — Pacific Islander65
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native176
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)8,529
Pop. — Other571
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus

UndergraduateAssociates
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationHigher part-time two-year
EnrollmentExclusively undergraduate two-year
Size & SettingVery large two-year

General Characteristics

Highest offeringAt least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Milwaukee Area Technical College?

Ranks 1683rd for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,762 $2,762 $17,117
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $294 $294 $294
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $92 $92 $571
FT Graduate Tuition N/A N/A N/A
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $4,256 $4,256 $18,611
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,471 $13,471 $27,826
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $7,171 $7,171 $21,526

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $2,824 trend  $3,056 $2,824 trend  $3,056 $15,555 trend  $17,411
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $905 trend  $1,200
On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,276 trend  $6,300
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,345 trend  $2,915
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,345 trend  $2,915

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application FeeN/A
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 8,384 (3,731 male / 4,653 female)
Admitted 4,718 (2,175 male / 2,543 female)
Admission rate 56%
First-time Enrollment 3,729 (1,770 male / 1,959 female)
FT Enrollment 1,640 (921 male / 719 female)
PT Enrollment 2,089 (849 male / 1,240 female)
Total Enrollment17,774

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Milwaukee Area Technical College use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / Required
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresN/A
TOEFLN/A
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Milwaukee Area Technical College accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceYes
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NJCAA

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm CapacityN/A
Meals per WeekN/A
Room FeeN/A
Board FeeN/A

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Milwaukee Area Technical College Ranks 4526th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,692 363 pie   33%
State & Local Grant Aid $828 373 pie   34%
Institutional Grant Aid $1,050 8 pie   1%
Student Loan Aid $2,479 364 pie   34%
Any financial aid type   583 pie   54%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/AN/AN/A
Black Non-Hispanic
1,2652,8314,096
Hispanic
5909101,500
Asian / Pacific Islander
296437733
American Indian / Alaskan Native
65132197
White Non-Hispanic
4,8675,77310,640
Race Unknown
328280608
Total 7,411 10,363 17,774

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Milwaukee Area Technical College.

  Men Women Total
19 182 201
24 175 199
21 172 193
111 46 157
39 71 110

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 11 5 7 48 71
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2 3 2 1 8
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 2 1 7 10
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 5 5
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 5 5
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Anesthesiologist Assistant 1 1 1 5 8
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations 1 4 5
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 4 3 7
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician 2 12 14
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 3 2 2 11 18
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 2 10 2 27 2 43
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 1 5 6
Banking and Financial Support Services 2 2 4
Biomedical Technology/Technician 4 1 1 8 14
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
Business Administration and Management, General 30 5 1 53 1 90
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright 1 10 11
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist 1 1 9 11
Carpentry/Carpenter 10 1 1 16 28
Chemical Technology/Technician 4 4
Child Care and Support Services Management
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 1 1 13 15
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 1 1 1 17 20
Commercial Photography 9 9
Commercial and Advertising Art
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Graphics 4 2 14 1 21
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 1 2 17 20
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 6 2 2 26 1 37
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 2 6 8
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 1 1 1 14 1 18
Computer and Information Systems Security 1 15 16
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher 3 1 3 7
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science 10 4 1 51 3 69
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 2 4 1 7
Dental Assisting/Assistant 3 9 1 10 23
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 3 1 22 1 27
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician 3 1 1 7 1 13
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 3 7 10
Dietetic Technician (DTR) 11 11
Drywall Installation/Drywaller 1 2 3
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1 1
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 17 15 3 1 19 55
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1 2 7 10
Electrician 3 1 2 2 38 1 47
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 5 8 3 136 5 157
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering, Other
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 1 3 2 1 46 2 55
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 1 2 1 28 32
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services 2 1 1 5 9
Glazier 18 15 33
Graphic Communications, General 2 2
Graphic Communications, Other
Graphic Design 2 1 1 17 21
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 1 1
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design 25 8 3 1 27 64
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk 10 2 2 7 1 22
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology/Technician (ACH/ACR/ACHR/HRAC/HVAC/AC Technology) 1 3 16 20
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) 13 6 1 1 23 3 47
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 1 1 4 6
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 8 8
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 1 5 6
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Interior Design 3 1 1 32 37
Landscaping and Groundskeeping 1 27 1 29
Language Interpretation and Translation 1 19 1 3 24
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary 1 1 2
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 12 2 22 1 37
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 30 10 1 2 63 4 110
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert 67 8 8 2 111 3 199
Lineworker 2 7 9
Logistics and Materials Management 6 1 7
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 5 3 1 11 20
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5 1 1 1 24 1 33
Mason/Masonry
Materials Engineering
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 5 1 1 11 18
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD 5 5
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 9 4 2 1 16 32
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 3 7 30 1 41
Medical/Clinical Assistant 11 4 3 1 20 2 41
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 32 6 2 1 10 2 53
Metal Building Assembly/Assembler 2 1 13 1 17
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 1 12 1 18
Music Performance, General 1 1 1 1 4
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant 57 34 6 3 84 9 193
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 42 13 11 1 133 1 201
Occupational Therapist Assistant 1 8 9
Operations Management and Supervision 5 6 1 11 23
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician 1 3 4
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer 3 4 7
Personal and Culinary Services, Other 2 2 1 5 10
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 3 2 7 12
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist 10 7 2 18 1 38
Physical Therapist Assistant 1 3 10 14
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter 1 21 1 29 52
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services, Other 2 3 3 8
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 3 15 18
Real Estate 3 1 2 8 14
Renal/Dialysis Technologist/Technician 3 1 5 1 10
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 1 1 30 32
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager 5 1 1 1 16 24
Roofer 2 1 5 8
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 1 11 12
Small Business Administration/Management 1 2 7 10
Surgical Technology/Technologist 3 1 1 1 27 33
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
Tool and Die Technology/Technician 3 3
Tourism and Travel Services Management 1 7 8
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 2 12 14
Welding Technology/Welder 3 1 16 20
Total 527 280 105 25 1,791 77 2,805

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Milwaukee Area Technical College Ranks 286th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system No
Average FT Salary $78,496 ($79,000 male / $77,976 female)
Number of FT Faculty 587 (298 male / 289 female)
Number of PT Faculty 1,145
FT Faculty Ratio 0.5 : 1
Total Benefits $18,539,764
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Milwaukee Area Technical College Summary

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Milwaukee Area Technical College (or MATC) is a community college based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The stations, WMVS channel 10 and WMVT channel 36 are known collectively as Milwaukee Public Television. Milwaukee Area Technical College traces its roots back to an experimental Wisconsin Law in 1911. The purpose was to encourage young adults who dropped out of high school in order to work full time (a common necessity at that time) to continue their education part time. State Street, to be named the Milwaukee Area Technical College.

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