Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Trade Programs
Located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a public institution. The rural area surrounding Southwest Tech is great for students who love a peaceful atmosphere.
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Rankings
We have ranked Southwest Tech as #227 out of 1,831 colleges and universities in the country in our 2022 Best Colleges list. This puts it in the top 15% of all schools in the nation.
Our rankings are based on an outcomes-based approach rather than subjective ones used by other media outlets. As such, we utilize data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and the College Scorecard, among other sources. Visit our rankings and methodology section to learn more.
Southwest Tech has been awarded the following overall awards by our latest rankings.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Share |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Best Undergraduate Certificate Trade Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
| #42 | Best Associate Degree Trade Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
| #85 | Best Basic Certificate Trade Schools | Tweet It - Post It |
Program Level Awards
These are highlights of some of the most noteworthy awards granted to specific programs at Southwest Tech.
Awards From Around the Web
The following table lists some notable awards Southwest Tech has earned from around the web.
| Rank | Ranking Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Best Culinary Arts/Chef Training Schools | College Factual |
| #20 | Best Laboratory Technician Schools | College Factual |
| #23 | Best Culinary Arts Schools | College Factual |
| #23 | Best Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Schools | College Factual |
| #34 | Best Personal & Culinary Services Schools | College Factual |
| #45 | Best Undergraduate Certificate Schools | Course Advisor |
Where Is Southwest Wisconsin Technical College?
Contact details for Southwest Tech are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809-9778 |
| Phone: | 608-822-3262 |
Can I Afford Southwest Tech?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,167 | $6,251 |
| Fees | $333 | $333 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,973 | $1,973 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,636 | $7,636 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,854 | $3,854 |
Student Loan Debt
It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Southwest Tech, approximately 43% of students took out student loans averaging $4,034 a year. That adds up to $16,136 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at Southwest Tech is 4.6%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Undergraduate Student Diversity
Gender Diversity
Of the 675 full-time undergraduates at Southwest Tech, 49% are male and 51% are female.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College students is as follows.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 634 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 24 |
Online Learning at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
The following chart shows how the online learning population at Southwest Tech has changed over the last few years.
This school is the 2nd most popular in Wisconsin for online learning according to the online graduations recorded by the Department of Education for the academic year 2019-2020.
Online Growth Rankings of Southwest Tech
The average growth rate over the last four years of online students at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College was 12.4%. This is the #1,147 largest growth rate of all schools that are only partially online. This refers to all students at Southwest Tech regardless of major.
The following table shows the 1-year growth rate of Southwest Tech majors that offer at least one online course. This table only includes majors with positive growth.
| Major | 1-Year Growth Rate |
|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 5% |
| Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist | 6% |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 18% |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 65% |
The table below shows how the average growth rate over 4 years at Southwest Tech ranks compared to all other partially online schools that offer a specific major. Note that the majors may or may not be offered online at Southwest Tech.
When we speak of partially online, we are referring to schools whose online population is less than 50% of its total student body. Mostly online refers to those with online populations greater than or equal to 50%.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Trade School Concentrations
The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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