by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Technical College came in at $4,820 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,078. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $358 in-state and $358 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,462 | $6,720 |
| Fees | $358 | $358 |
| Total | $4,820 | $7,078 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Western Technical College cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Western Technical College prices compare to peer schools. 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, Western Technical College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Western Technical College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Western Technical College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,234 | $6,349 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,298 | $6,450 |
| One Year Ago | $4,378 | $6,571 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,462 | $6,720 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Western Technical College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.3%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $7,238 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 1.78%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,905. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 1.91%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,213.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,905 | $7,213 |
| In 2 Years | $4,992 | $7,350 |
| In 3 Years | $5,080 | $7,490 |
| In 4 Years | $5,170 | $7,633 |
| In 5 Years | $5,261 | $7,779 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,686, or about $20,147 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Western Technical College, head to the Western Technical College Financial Aid page.
