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Fox Valley Technical College
Fox Valley Technical College

Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, WI, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Fox Valley Technical College is a public, 2-year institution established in Appleton, Wisconsin. Along with the main campus, FVTC also maintains a large number of satellite campuses and centers throughout the region, including the recently built Public Safety Training Center. Academics at FVTC are science-oriented and include associate degree and certificate programs in areas such as agriculture, construction, and business. Students in applicable fields of study can take advantage of the college’s Apprenticeship programs, which provide students with both experiential learning opportunities and an income.

Average Net Price:
$11,127
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$11,127
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$4,916
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,109
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$2062
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,709
$30k - $48k
$10,517
$48k - $75k
$13,897
$75k - $110k
$15,604
$110k+
$14,978
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,282
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,654
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$993

 

Students receiving state aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1393
Students receiving federal aid
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,654
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,519,967
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,355,733

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
27%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,645
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
Students receiving federal loans
26%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,886
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,975

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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Yes
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$30
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
46
$30k - $48k
17
$48k - $75k
18
$75k - $110k
12
$110k+
16

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
At least 2, but less than 4 academic years
Total Number of Students
11,181
Total Number of Undergrads
11,181
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
61

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
56%
44%
Residency
In-State Students
98%
Out-Of-State Students
2%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
12
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
6%
Native American
1%
White
75%
Unknown
10%
Percent of First Generation Students
45%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,250
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$105
I love that I am doing hands on things everyday I am here. I feel as though I am working one step closer each and everyday towards my dreams, and learning more than I ever expected.
Elizabeth from De Pere, WI
everday is a learning experience
Eugene from Appleton, WI
Some classes really taught me a lot they have a great economics class James Bork is a great teacher. Best teacher for I believe any psych class is Janine Connolly she is really funny and never gives you homework I think there is 3 assignments for the whole semester I had Abnormal Psych very fun class good movies she picks too! Worst teacher is Marry Curry she is very strict its hard to pass DO NOT take her!
Elizabeth from Weyauwega, WI
Always there is something new that I am learning
Anna from Black Creek, WI
The school is a great place to learn. The staff and my fellow students are wonderful people to be involved with. I love the education I'm receiving.
Joan from Seymour, WI
The BEST college experience that I have had! The teachers are great because they work with you to help you understand and DON'T talk down to you. The staff is ineradicable!
Katie from West Bend, WI
Fox Valley Tech is a vast school with professors who take the time to get to know you and help you through class and other life challenges.
Miranda from Oshkosh, WI
I am going to Fox Valley Technical for 2 years and Transfer to Oshkosh. I want to go there because they have dorms there. It is also close to Oshkosh.
Assetou from brown deer, WI
Fox Valley Technical College has a great staff. Fox Valey Technical College has welcomed me with open arms regardless of my age. Fox Valley Technical College will allow me to become a better person!
Kimberly from Larsen, WI
I think this school is great for meeting the needs of any degree program student. They continue to meet mine everyday from the learning quality to the overall experience. I think this school is outstanding in every possible way.
Jennifer from Oshkosh, WI