by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Gateway Technical College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Gateway Technical College stood at $4,956 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,199. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of that total, required fees came to $471 in-state and $471 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,485 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $471 | $471 |
| Total | $4,956 | $7,199 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Gateway Technical College cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Gateway Technical College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Gateway Technical College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Check the Gateway Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Gateway Technical College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,230 | $6,345 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,304 | $6,455 |
| One Year Ago | $4,386 | $6,579 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,485 | $6,728 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Gateway Technical College has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,362 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 1.87%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,048. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.90%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,336.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,048 | $7,336 |
| In 2 Years | $5,142 | $7,475 |
| In 3 Years | $5,238 | $7,617 |
| In 4 Years | $5,335 | $7,762 |
| In 5 Years | $5,434 | $7,909 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $30,190, or about $20,763 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Gateway Technical College, visit the Gateway Technical College Financial Aid page.
