by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Madison Area Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Madison Area Technical College amounted to $4,977 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,255. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees were $492 in-state and $492 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,485 | $6,763 |
| Fees | $492 | $492 |
| Total | $4,977 | $7,255 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Madison Area Technical College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Madison Area 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 |
Relative to the national field, Madison Area Technical College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Madison Area Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at Madison Area Technical College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,230 | $6,399 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,304 | $6,509 |
| One Year Ago | $4,386 | $6,633 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,485 | $6,763 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Madison College has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,397 for the upcoming 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.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.68%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,110. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 2.35%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,425.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,110 | $7,425 |
| In 2 Years | $5,246 | $7,599 |
| In 3 Years | $5,386 | $7,777 |
| In 4 Years | $5,530 | $7,959 |
| In 5 Years | $5,677 | $8,145 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $30,760, or close to $21,272 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Madison Area Technical College, check out the Madison Area Technical College Financial Aid page.
