Fox Valley Technical College — tuition $4,386 in-state, $6,579 out-of-stateFox Valley Technical College campus, Appleton, WI. Photo: self, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
63/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
C
52/100
Prestige
C
44/100
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
10,995
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,187
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Fox Valley Technical College ▼
59%
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.
The campus ZIP (54912) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (54914).
What happens to students who enroll at Fox Valley Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,684
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$42,285
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,402
Median debt at graduation
64.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
13%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% 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 Fox 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.
🏆 Where Fox Valley Technical College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,487 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person69%
Hybrid (Some Online)12%
Fully Online19%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)38%
25-64 (Adult)27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fox 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 Fox Valley Technical College?
Tuition at Fox 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 $10,187.
What is the graduation rate at Fox Valley Technical College?
The graduation rate at Fox Valley Technical College is 61%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Fox Valley Technical College a good school?
Fox Valley Technical College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (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 (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Fox Valley Technical College?
Fox Valley Technical College has a total enrollment of 10,995 students.
Is there rental demand near Fox Valley Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 59% of students at Fox Valley Technical College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 6,487 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Appleton area.
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