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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, also referred to as Southwest Tech or SWTC, is located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, United States. It was founded in the year 1965 by Chapter 292, Laws of Wisconsin. SWTC began conducting classes in 1967. Students are offered degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including dairy herd management, network communications specialist, respiratory care, marketing, and business administration. Online courses are also available to outstation students.
Southwest Tech's students participate in various sports such as volleyball, kickball, basketball, and softball. The college is home to several student clubs and organizations including the Business Professionals of America, Phi Theta Kappa, Child Care Club, Culinary Management Society, and Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is found in Fennimore, WI. 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 2,549 in 2007-2008 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
General Phone: (608) 822-3262
http://www.swtc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 332 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Support and Technology | 87 | medical coding, medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 48 | farm management, agricultural supply, dairy production, agricultural machine tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 46 | autobody repair, engine machinist, automobile mechanics, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics |
| Business and Management | 38 | accounting technology, marketing, accounting, operations management, finance |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 35 | criminal justice and police |
| Office and Administration | 33 | general office occupations, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Production Trades | 32 | welding, machine shop assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | hair styling, aesthetician and skin care |
| Construction Trades | 28 | masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrician |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer support, computer networking, computer programming, systems analyst |
| Education and Teaching | 17 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | electromechanical tech, mechanical drafting |
| Medical Administration | 12 | medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | mental and social health services |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | parks and recreation management |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | child care provider |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 2 | restaurant and catering management |
| Liberal Arts | 0 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Wisconsin Technical College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 359 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 241 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 180 | 19 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 18 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College had a total enrollment of 2,549 students (1,242 full-time equivalent).
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College offers campus housing for 60 of its 1,242 (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 | $ 3,188 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,899 |
| Room and board | $ 5,896 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,148 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,808 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $67,662 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $67,662 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $61,131 | 57 | $60,685 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $61,131 | 57 | $60,685 |
*: 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
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
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% |  |
| 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% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| 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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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