Chippewa Valley Technical College is in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Eau Claire is a small city. The school is a public institution. Chippewa Valley Technical College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 5,752 students study at Chippewa Valley Technical College (in 2005).
Part-time study is common at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Chippewa Valley Technical College delivers superior, progressive technical education which improves the lives of students, meets the workforce needs of the region, and strengthens the larger community."
More complete details are provided below.
Chippewa Valley Technical College
620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
General Phone: (715) 833-6200
Admissions Phone: (715) 833-6246
Financial Aid Phone: (715) 833-6252
http://www.cvtc.edu
Chippewa Valley Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 309 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 150 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 150 | medical assistant, dental assistant, radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, surgical tech, medical lab tech, health diagnostic professions |
| Business And Management | 146 | accounting, financial services marketing, merchandising and sales, hospitality marketing, sales and marketing |
| Construction Trades | 105 | lineworker, electrician, building inspection and management, plumbing, masonry, carpentry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 81 | HVAC, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, small engine mechanics, industrial mechanics, electrical maintenance and repair, communications install and repair |
| Transportation | 71 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 68 | computer networking, computer applications programming |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | electromechanical tech, HVAC tech, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, engineering technician, quality control tech, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 60 | human development and family studies, child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 45 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 34 | welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech, tool and die tech, machinist, cabinetmaking |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 23 | agricultural management |
| Law | 18 | legal assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical records tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 16 | personal grooming |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | substance abuse counseling |
| Animal Science And Care | 9 | animal services |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | cartography |
Number of programs and degrees for Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 598 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 418 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 339 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 22 | 4 |
In 2005, Chippewa Valley Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,752 students (3,676 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 63% |
| Part-Time | 37% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 99% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Eau Claire, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,694 | 2,694 | 100% | 2,694 | 100% |
| Men | 1,103 | 1,103 | 100% | 1,103 | 100% |
| Women | 1,591 | 1,591 | 100% | 1,591 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (715) 833-6246
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,888 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,442 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
Financial Aid:
Chippewa Valley Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 530400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (715) 833-6252
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 22 | $67,411 | 26 | $68,655 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $67,411 | 26 | $68,655 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 82 | $57,889 | 76 | $56,815 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 82 | $57,889 | 76 | $56,815 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 2 | * | 7 | $23,187 |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 7 | $23,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, Other
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chippewa Valley Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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