Chippewa Valley Technical College — tuition $4,386 in-state, $6,579 out-of-state
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
B
65/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
C
47/100
Prestige
D
32/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
8,198
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,766
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Chippewa Valley Technical College ▼
70%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Chippewa Valley Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$46,297
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,630
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,432
Median debt at graduation
50%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.4%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 94th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Chippewa Valley Technical College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Chippewa Valley Technical College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $358,870
Avg rent near campus: $1,084/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 54720 (3.1% cap, Altoona)
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🏆 Where Chippewa Valley Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~5,706 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person59%
Hybrid (Some Online)21%
Fully Online20%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)40%
25-64 (Adult)22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Tuition at Chippewa Valley Technical College is
$4,386 for in-state students
and $6,579 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,766.
What is the graduation rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College?
The graduation rate at Chippewa Valley Technical College is 46%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Chippewa Valley Technical College a good school?
Chippewa Valley Technical College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Chippewa Valley Technical College has a total enrollment of 8,198 students.
Is there rental demand near Chippewa Valley Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 70% of students at Chippewa Valley Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 5,706 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Eau Claire area.
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