by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Waukesha County Technical College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Waukesha County Technical College came in at $4,872 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $7,115. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $387 in-state and $387 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,485 | $6,728 |
| Fees | $387 | $387 |
| Total | $4,872 | $7,115 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Waukesha County Technical College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Waukesha County Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. 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, Waukesha County Technical College comes in lower than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Waukesha County Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Waukesha County Technical College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,272 | $6,345 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,304 | $6,455 |
| One Year Ago | $4,300 | $6,576 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,485 | $6,728 |
The following chart shows how tuition at WCTC has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $7,279 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, 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 additional information.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.56%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,948. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.90%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $7,249.
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 | $4,948 | $7,249 |
| In 2 Years | $5,025 | $7,386 |
| In 3 Years | $5,103 | $7,526 |
| In 4 Years | $5,182 | $7,668 |
| In 5 Years | $5,262 | $7,813 |
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 $29,829, versus roughly $20,258 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Waukesha County Technical College, check out the Waukesha County Technical College Financial Aid page.
