Campus of Western Technical College-Wisconsin

    Western Technical College-Wisconsin

    La Crosse, WI, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Technical community college

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    Western Technical College-Wisconsin Cost & Financial Aid

    At Western Technical College-Wisconsin, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $8,802 a year after grants, against $17,092 for families earning over $110,000.

    Western Technical College-Wisconsin average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $11,615

    $4,788 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$8,802
    $30,001 to $48,000$9,191
    $48,001 to $75,000$10,423
    $75,001 to $110,000$14,498
    Over $110,000$17,092

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $4,953
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $7,245
    Average net price
    $11,615
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    19.1%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Western Technical College-Wisconsin cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    28%
    Room and board
    49%
    Books and supplies
    8%
    Other costs
    15%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $4,953
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $7,245
    Room and board (on campus)
    $8,528
    Books and supplies
    $1,463
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $17,552

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Western Technical College-Wisconsin

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    15.1%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $12,000
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $136

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Western Technical College-Wisconsin: the college's own scholarships, programs from WI and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • WI program · Residents of WI

      Open now

      State · WI

      Dental Scholarship Program

      Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

      Award
      Up to $30,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Renewable
    • WI program · Residents of WI · need-based

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      State · WI

      Wisconsin Grant - PNP

      Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

      Award
      $1,000 to $4,850
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • WI program · Residents of WI · need-based

      Open now

      State · WI

      Wisconsin Grant - UW

      Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

      Award
      $1,000 to $3,700
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • WI program · Residents of WI · need-based

      Open now

      State · WI

      Wisconsin Grant - Tribal

      Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

      Award
      Up to $2,450
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Need-based
      • One-time
    • WI program · Residents of WI

    • WI program · Residents of WI

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