by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College were $4,904 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,147. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $419 in-state and $419 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,485 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $419 | $419 |
| Total | $4,904 | $7,147 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Southwest Wisconsin Technical College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Southwest Wisconsin Technical College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| 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, Southwest Wisconsin 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. Visit the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,233 | $6,350 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,304 | $6,456 |
| One Year Ago | $4,386 | $6,579 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,485 | $6,728 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Southwest Tech has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 2.3%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $7,308 for the coming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.47%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,025. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.28%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,310.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,025 | $7,310 |
| In 2 Years | $5,149 | $7,476 |
| In 3 Years | $5,276 | $7,646 |
| In 4 Years | $5,406 | $7,820 |
| In 5 Years | $5,539 | $7,998 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $30,252, compared with about $20,856 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, head to the Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Financial Aid page.
