Western Technical College (WTC) is a two-year community college in La Crosse, Wisconsin with branch campuses in Black River Falls, Independence, Mauston, Sparta, Tomah, and Viroqua. There are 43 separate programs of study at the college.
| Overall Score (about) | 65.5 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $16,315 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 9 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 63% / 52% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 4,004 |
There are four academic divisions at WTC: General Studies, Business, Health and Public Safety, and Industrial Technologies. Degrees include an Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Science Liberal Arts. A number of certificates are available as well. For students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions, WTC has transfer agreements with Upper Iowa University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Capella University, Franklin University, Marian College, University of Minnesota Crookston, University of Wisconsin Stout, and Viterbo University.
Many of the programs at WTC are geared toward preparing students for direct entry into the workforce after earning their associate
In keeping with their mission to offer higher education to anyone who wishes to receive it, WTC features open admissions. Several programs have waiting lists for enrollment, however; so early application is encouraged. Wisconsin residents receive priority standing in admissions.
Admission to Western does not necessarily guarantee admission to specific programs, and students may be asked to present supplementary application materials or undergo assessment testing. All students should begin by submitting the Wisconsin Technical College System application for admission, and paying the one-time application fee, except for students applying to apprentice, farm business or production management programs of study who are exempt. All students must submit high school transcripts, complete ASSET or COMPASS basic skills tests or present other standardized test scores, and wait to receive confirmation of admission before enrolling in courses.
In addition to the standard array of federal and state financial aid options open to any college or university student in Wisconsin, WTC offers more than 200 of their own need- and merit-based scholarships. Some of the most popular scholarship programs at WTC include the Fresh Start Program, which provides childcare funding to students who are single parents; the Wisconsin Amusement and Music Operators Scholarship; and the National Science Foundation Scholarship, which supports students studying computer science and computer engineering.
Roughly 88% of students at WTC are European American, 13% are Native American, 3% are Asian American, 2% are African American, and 1% are Hispanic American.
There are a large number of clubs and organizations at WTC. Most departments have at least one professional organization. Other popular clubs include Campus Crusade for Christ, Vets for Vets Club, Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society), and Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment (PAVE).
There is one residence hall on campus, which houses 200 students in 50 four-person suites. Each suite includes both wireless and wired internet access; air conditioning; cable television access; phone service; two bedrooms; one and a half baths; and a kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator.
The main dining facility on campus is the TC Caf
The athletics department is known as the Cavaliers. They compete on the intervarsity level in the NJCAA. Competitive sports include baseball, men
Many students go on from WTC to live and work in La Crosse after graduation. Major employers in the La Crosse area who hire WTC graduates include City Brewing Company, Logistics Health Incorporated, Trane (an air conditioning manufacturer), Ace Hardware, S&S Cycle, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, School District of La Crosse, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and CenturyTel.
This website and its associated pages are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by this school.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Western Technical College.