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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is found in Fennimore, Wisconsin. Fennimore is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is known for its programs in agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,597 in 2005 at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provides lifelong learning opportunities with an individualized focus for students and communities."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
1800 Bronson Blvd
Fennimore, WI 53809-9778
http://www.swtc.edu
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 313 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 61 | medical coding, medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Business And Management | 46 | accounting, finance, accounting technology, marketing, operations management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 44 | agricultural supply, agricultural machine tech, dairy production, farm management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 36 | engine machinist, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 35 | masonry, carpentry, electrician, plumbing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 24 | aesthetician and skin care, hair styling |
| Office And Administration | 23 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 16 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 12 | criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | early childhood education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation management |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical transcription |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child care provider |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | mental and social health services |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | restaurant and catering management |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 286 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 196 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 183 | 18 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 32 | 3 |
In 2005, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,597 students (1,389 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 96% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 70 % |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers campus housing for 60 of its 1,389 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fennimore, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,661 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,506 |
| Room and board | $ 5,194 |
| Room charge | $ 2,650 |
| Books and supplies | $ 891 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,309 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 766900)
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 40 | 55 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $55,965 | 4 | $66,830 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $55,965 | 4 | $66,830 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $48,940 | 51 | $50,127 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $48,940 | 51 | $50,127 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
Dairy Husbandry and Production
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Engine Machinist
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Wisconsin Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission 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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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