Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, CVTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Chippewa Valley Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, CVTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at CVTC is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at CVTC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,568

Cost of attendance at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,683

Cost of attendance at Chippewa Valley Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 44 of freshman students at Chippewa Valley Technical College received on average $5,263 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,263

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	248	38%	$4,312	$1,069,373
Other Federal Grant	285	44%	$4,153	$1,183,481
State Grant/Scholarships	253	39%	$1,023	$258,914
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	34	5%	$1,694	$57,579
Total Grant & Scholarships	285	44%	$5,263	$1,499,974

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chippewa Valley Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chippewa Valley Technical College students is 41.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.9%.

41.2%

asian 32.1% 9 students
white 44.3% 234 students
unknown 23.5% 4 students
hispanic 36.4% 12 students

Service Offerings

Chippewa Valley Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chippewa Valley Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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