C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100

Madison Area Technical College

4-Year Public
📍 Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C+
58/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Quick Stats

13,281
Total Enrollment
26%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,175
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Madison Area Technical College

47% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 6,176 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$384,292
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,576
1-Year Change
+6.2%
For parents & investors

The Madison Area Technical College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $384,292
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,576/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53716 (3.2% cap, Madison)

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🏆 Where Madison Area Technical College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 25 schools
#6
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools
#6
Carpentry/Carpenter
of 52 schools
#7
Office Management and Supervision
of 34 schools
#9
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
#10
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
of 100 schools
#12
Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
of 100 schools
#14
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
of 100 schools
#14
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#26
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,386 $6,633

Financial Aid

49%
Receive Any Aid
31%
Receive Pell Grants
20%
Take Out Loans
$12,175
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$10,392
$30,001 - $48,000$10,928
$48,001 - $75,000$13,608
$75,001 - $110,000$16,479
$110,001+$17,037

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 560 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 450 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 274 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 174 grads/yr Carpentry/Carpenter 107 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 101 grads/yr Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General 98 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 85 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 84 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 81 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 74 grads/yr Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 73 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 63 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 62 grads/yr Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician 62 grads/yr Office Management and Supervision 57 grads/yr Digital Marketing 53 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 53 grads/yr Graphic Design 50 grads/yr Accounting 45 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Madison Area Technical College's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Student Demographics

13,281
Total Students
54%
Women
48%
Traditional Age (18-24)
47%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 15%
Black 8%
Asian 5%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 47%
With Family 54%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,176 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 52%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 48%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Madison Area 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 Madison Area Technical College?
Tuition at Madison Area Technical College is $4,386 for in-state students and $6,633 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,175.
What is the graduation rate at Madison Area Technical College?
The graduation rate at Madison Area Technical College is 26%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Madison Area Technical College a good school?
Madison Area Technical College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (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 Madison Area Technical College?
Madison Area Technical College has a total enrollment of 13,281 students.
Is there rental demand near Madison Area Technical College?
Yes! Approximately 47% of students at Madison Area Technical College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 6,176 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Madison area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology