About Waukesha County Technical College

Founded in 1923, Waukesha County Technical College. is a college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 7,947 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Waukesha County Technical College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 192 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Waukesha County Technical College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at WCTC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Waukesha County Technical College.

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“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
100%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
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“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
67%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
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“We”re a very artistic group”
25%
“Haven”t met them”
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“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
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“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
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“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
100%
“Sometimes, but not often”
0%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
67%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
25%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
25%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
75%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
25%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
67%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    4 Students rated on-campus housing 1 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    2 Students rated off-campus housing 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    6 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 4.8 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    7 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    6 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 2.8 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    7 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

Waukesha County Technical College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Waukesha County Technical College?

8 Students rated Waukesha County Technical College

Lesli - 06/04/2024

My experience at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) continuously fluctuated. A lot of changes happened while I was enrolled. The most notable being the change in the structure of their year-round academic calendar. A typical academic year is comprised of two 16-week-long semesters. At WCTC they decided to diverge from that system and implement 8-week terms. Each academic term at WCTC consists of five 8-week terms: 2 Fall Terms, 2 Spring Terms, and 1 Summer. At first, I was not too fond of the change it felt unnecessary because various courses had to be cut down which felt like I was being robbed of my education. However, after talking more with some of my professors and academic mentors, I learned to see it in a different, more optimistic, way. Firstly, the demographic at WCTC is mostly made up of non-traditional students, working students, and adults. The change made education more accessible to them by offering more scheduling options and less workload. Secondly, curriculums were cut down to be more efficient and this also allowed instructors to revisit their curriculums which is always a plus. By the time I graduated, I had learned to love the 8-week curriculum which was tough at times but worth it. One thing I resent, was the needless change in staff after Rich Barnhouse became the new WCTC President. He let go of multiple people who were mentors for students who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and lower-income. I will always regret not fighting for them more.

Ricardo - 03/29/2024

Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) is generally regarded as a reputable institution offering diverse technical and career-oriented programs. It provides hands-on learning opportunities, flexible scheduling options, and support services to help students succeed in their educational and career goals. The staff is ready to assist with any issues I might have with my schedule or financial aid questions.

Lilyann - 03/15/2022

It has nice class sizes and flexible hours to fit with your schedule outside of school. The classes are fast paced but you can always contact a teacher in a timely manner if you need help. Classrooms are grouped in buildings that are easy to find. You can find classrooms easily too as signs are posted on where places are to go along with building and room maps. In the main building there is are places to eat and study between classes.

Cheri - 07/28/2019

I absolutely love the teachers and their willingness to see me succeed in my personal goals! However, some of their online classes could be better including the use of more scholarly content and the knowledge of the instructor about how to use the host website. Nevertheless, in the classroom, I have found the teacher to be incredibly knowledgeable.

Waukesha County Technical College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Waukesha County Technical College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Waukesha County Technical College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that life won?t always turn out as planned, but everything happens for a reason. In high school I had a plan; four years of college, dream job, married by 24, and kids by 26. I found out quite quickly that life doesn?t always happen as planned. I?m about to be 25; I have a BA-Journalism & Mass Communication, no dream journalism job, no husband, and no kids. I?m back in school for my second degree and though it?s frustrating, I know things will turn out for the best in the end. I believe my first degree, coupled with my second degree will make me a stronger player in the workforce. I hope to land my dream job in the next couple years, and then will work on the marriage and family. It?s important to be a strong independent woman and not to depend on men for my happiness. These are things I wish I could have told myself when I was 18; it would have saved myself from a lot of stress and heartache.

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  3. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    More information on which classes would transfer to a four year and which generally don't transfer.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The academic rigor of the nursing school is incredibly challanging. It takes hard work and dedication to be successful.

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  5. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    WCTC is a great place to obtain a degree! The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming and the educational experience is top quality. WCTC is a very hands on college and there very helpful and supportive of there students. Their mission is to provide accessible careers and technical education to strengthen our community through life long learning and I must say that do just that!

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    All of my classmates are very determined and hard working also very friendly and out going.

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    The class sizes are all very small so it's very easy to get personalized help if you need it. I don't feel like I get lost in the crowd like you would at a larger university.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The bookstore is located in the center of the campus and you can only get to it by walking from the parking lot which is quite far away, and in winter, this is NOT fun!

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Student Body

Students

50%

female

50%

male

7,947

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

N/A

Out-Of-State

100%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

22

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
78%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

60% of students attending Waukesha County Technical College receive some sort of financial aid. 38% were awarded federal grants. While 44% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$6,112

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,820

Books and Supplies

$7,300

Room and Board

15,232

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,613
$30 - $48K
$9,790
$48 - $75K
$11,239
$75 - $110K
$13,340
$110K & UP
$13,144

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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