Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

https://www.swtc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,233

1.58% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,734

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.1%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,520

27.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

59.2%

151 Graduates

About

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a higher education institution located in Grant County, WI. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College were Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees), and Cytotechnologist (29 degrees).

In 2021, 837 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. 65.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (775 degrees), 28.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,233, which is $−3,735 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $4,233, which is $−3,735 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,734.

In 2021, 32% of undergraduate students attending Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,233

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was $4,233. The cost of tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is $−3,735 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,734

2021 Value

16%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,734. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College grew by 16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,636

Room and Board

$1,973

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was of $7,636 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.66% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,973. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 2.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.03% with respect to 2020, when 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.1%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 1.1%, which represents 5 out of the 454 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,520 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 701 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,819. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 88.5% White, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.58% Black or African American, 2.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.675% Asian.

Students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (42.1%) and Two or More Races Female (3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,520 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 701 and the part-time enrollment is 1,819. This means that 27.8% of students enrolled at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,231 enrolled students
Two or More Races
91 enrolled students
Black or African American
65 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is 88.5% White, 3.61% Two or More Races, 2.58% Black or African American, 2.14% Hispanic or Latino, 1.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.675% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 255 more women than men received degrees from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white (775 degrees awarded). There were 28.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is Registered Nursing (54 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees) and Cytotechnologist (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Agriculture (44 degrees), and Precision Production (36 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Registered nurses (1,339,803 people), Medical & health services managers (148,878 people), Pharmacists (132,886 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (132,370 people), and Other managers (122,860 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2021 are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Agriculture (44 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), Health (484 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Construction (60 degrees awarded), Agriculture (44 degrees), Precision Production (36 degrees), Health (484 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,462,708 people), Elementary & secondary schools (244,989 people), Outpatient care centers (220,158 people), Offices of physicians (196,672 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (164,256 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
54 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
31 degree-majors awarded
Cytotechnologist
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Registered Nursing with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

291

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

546

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 291 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, which is 0.533 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (546).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 9.86 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
775 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white (775 degrees awarded). There were 28.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

0.478% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
500 degrees awarded
White Male
275 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is white female (500 degrees awarded). There were 1.82 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (275 degrees).

Operations

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 49.1k (0.89%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 33.7M. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College employs 72 Instructors. Most academics at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are Female Instructor (38), and Male Instructor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College are: Service, with 41 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 21 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Endowment

$5.51M

2021 Endowment

49.9%

growth from 2020

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has an endowment valued at about $5.51M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College grew 49.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $219k higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.34M - Federal
$1.9M - State
$1.69M - Local

As of 2021, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College received $2.34M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.9M from state grants and contracts, and $1.69M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$14.2M

2021 Salaries

2.97%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College paid a median of $14.2M in salaries, which represents 42.1% of their overall expenditure ($33.7M) and a 2.97% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College paid a total of $5.24M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

72 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

41 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Instructor with 72 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College were Service with 41 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 21 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Instructor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.