Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, also referred to as Southwest Tech or SWTC, is a public, community technical college located in Fennimore, Wisconsin, United States. The College began classes on July 1, 1967. SWTC grants admission to more than 700 regular students annually, on average.

In addition to its physical campus, Southwest Tech has a strong online presence, offering education to hundreds of students around the world through its online campus.

The College has several students' clubs on campus including the Blue Line Organization, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Child Care Club (CCC), Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Human Services Associate Club (HSAC), Culinary Management Society, Skills USA, National Student Nursing Association (NSNA), and Postsecondary Agricultural Students (PAS). Clubs under SWTC participate in many cultural events to raise money for various projects targeted towards improving the community.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and office and administration.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

Financial Aid

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 71% of students received financial aid of some sort.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,076 in 2009-2010 (1,314 full-time equivalent).

Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Southwest Wisconsin Technical College provides on-campus housing for 60 of its 1,314 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (45 awarded)

• Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology
• Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
• Dairy Husbandry and Production
• Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (19 awarded)

• Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
• Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded)

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Finance
• Marketing/Marketing Management
• Operations Management and Supervision

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (28 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Electrician
• Mason/Masonry
• Plumbing Technology/Plumber

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (5 awarded)

• Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (22 awarded)

• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded)

• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (35 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Engine Machinist
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (66 awarded)

• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (330 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (14 awarded)

• Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (42 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
• Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

• Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (6 awarded)

• Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions