by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Fox Valley Technical College. Learn how it ranks, what majors it offers, how diverse it is, and much more.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Fox Valley Technical College was awarded 236 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, FVTC is ranked #329 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality. This puts it in the top 20% of all schools in the nation.
FVTC is also ranked #5 on the Best Colleges in Wisconsin list.
The student to faculty ratio at FVTC is an impressive 12 to 1. That’s quite good when you compare it to the national average of 15 to 1. This is a good sign that students at the school will have more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with their professors.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Fox Valley Technical College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Fox Valley Technical College is 68%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
Students are considered to have graduated on time if they finish their studies within four years. At FVTC the on-time graduation rate of first-time, full-time students is 61%. That is great when compared to the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Fox Valley Technical College.
In the current academic year, there are 6,004 undergraduates at FVTC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Fox Valley Technical College.
The typical net cost at FVTC is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for FVTC
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8,559 | $8,609 | $12,347 | $14,816 | $15,456 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of FVTC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At FVTC, approximately 11% of students took out student loans averaging $4,329 a year. That adds up to $17,316 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 11.6%. This is higher than the national default rate of 10.1% so you should proceed with caution when taking out student loans. Get more details about paying for Fox Valley Technical College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Fox Valley Technical College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $45,684 in their early years. This is right on par with the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Fox Valley Technical College make the most money.
Fox Valley Technical College is a public institution situated in Appleton, Wisconsin. FVTC is located in a safe and convenient suburb. Get more details about the location of Fox Valley Technical College.
Contact information for Fox Valley Technical College are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1825 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54912-2277 |
| Phone: | 9207355600 |
| Website: | www.fvtc.edu |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 21 majors graduated from Fox Valley Technical College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 3,249 | NA |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 472 | $35,323 |
| Precision Metal Working | 282 | $37,105 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 239 | $48,987 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 178 | $35,755 |
| Business Administration & Management | 168 | $33,673 |
| Accounting | 137 | $32,743 |
| Allied Health Professions | 130 | NA |
| Ground Transportation | 113 | $49,181 |
| Nursing | 106 | $53,515 |
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
3,615 students took at least one online class at Fox Valley Technical College.
Learn more about online learning at Fox Valley Technical College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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