Milwaukee Area Technical College
About Milwaukee Area Technical College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Milwaukee Area Technical College has taught since 1912 and is one of the few technical colleges in the country with dormitories. Business, nursing and allied health are its largest programs, and it trains many of its students directly for work in the city.
Founded
1912
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Students
12,024
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
24.6%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,184
Out-of-state: $7,427
Avg Net Price
$9,112
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,113
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
24.6% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64.1%
Transfer Out
14%
Teaching Quality
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
46.4%
$/Student
$17.6K
Class Size
Small
The 24.6% graduation rate is below average, but 64.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,184
In-State
$7,427
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$9,818
Books & Supplies
$1,833
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,359
After Financial Aid
$9,112
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,200
Receive Grants
40%
Take Loans
25.8%
The total cost of attendance runs about $17,359/yr, including $9,818 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $9,112.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Milwaukee Area Technical College fund their education.
While in School
40%
Get Grants
Free money
25.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,120
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,955
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$159/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,955, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Gender
60.8%
Female
39%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
12,024
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
49%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
49.2%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 61% of the student body. 49% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
12,024
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Milwaukee Area Technical College fields 6 varsity teams with 147 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
147
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
82
Men
65
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Milwaukee Area Technical Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,113
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Business Administration, Management and Operations
$43K
158 grads
1yr Earnings
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
153 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$69K
79 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$55K
76 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$38K
59 grads
1yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$30K
58 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $33K six years out, growing to $41K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.