Madison Area Technical College — tuition $4,386 in-state, $6,633 out-of-stateMadison Area Technical College campus, Madison, WI. Photo: BrianStanding, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C
48/100
Affordability
B
66/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
C+
58/100
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
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 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 Madison Area Technical College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$45,413
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,928
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$14,060
Median debt at graduation
28.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
20%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 93rd 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 Madison Area 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
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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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~6,176 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person52%
Hybrid (Some Online)26%
Fully Online22%
📊 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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