Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $4,796
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,989
- Average Net Price
- $10,277
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 19.8%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $9,614
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $9,614
- Books & Supplies
- $2,061
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $16,471
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $7,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $80/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.9%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 17.5%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 19.8%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $7,569 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,745 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,682 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $14,133 |
| $110,001+ | $14,277 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most families pay far less than the $16,471 sticker price at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. Students from families earning under $48,000 annually pay around $7,600 net price, while those from higher-income households ($110,000+) pay the full $14,277. Over two years, total costs range from $15,200 to $28,600 depending on family income.
The debt burden stays remarkably light here. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $7,500, translating to monthly payments around $80. With median earnings hitting $43,470 ten years out, that monthly payment represents less than 3% of gross income. The 60% loan repayment rate suggests most borrowers manage their payments successfully. Only 18% of students even take federal loans, keeping debt minimal for most.
Low-income students get the best financial deal, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same technical training that leads to strong employment outcomes.
The debt burden stays remarkably light here. Graduates leave with a median debt of just $7,500, translating to monthly payments around $80. With median earnings hitting $43,470 ten years out, that monthly payment represents less than 3% of gross income. The 60% loan repayment rate suggests most borrowers manage their payments successfully. Only 18% of students even take federal loans, keeping debt minimal for most.
Low-income students get the best financial deal, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same technical training that leads to strong employment outcomes.
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