| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
History
Early Years
The first vocational and adult education system in the nation was established in Wisconsin in 1911, when state law allowed communities with populations of 5,000 or more to operate their own vocational schools.
* 1912: FVTC began providing workforce development training
* District established in 1967
* Held two public referendums (1968 & 1998)
* Third largest district in the state in student enrollment and equalized valuation
* First accredited by the North Central Association, 1974; reaccredited, 2001 through NCA's AQIP option, extends to 2008-2009
Students
* Serves approximately 50,000 people annually
* Serves approximately 7,100 degree-declared students
* 77% of program students attend part-time
* Serves approximately 1,200 apprenticeship students
* Serves approximately 35,000 people taking continuing education courses
* 16% of students are served in Oshkosh
* 42% of area HS graduates attend FVTC within 2 years of graduation, 23% directly from high school
Graduates
* Approximately 1,500 career program students graduate from FVTC each year
* Approximately 700 GED/HSED/Quest high school students complete each year
* Approximately 200 apprenticeship program students complete each year
* 92% are employed six months after graduation (class of 2007)
* 76% of employed are in job related to training
* 67% remain employed in district, even after 5 years
* Six months after graduation, average hourly salary is $14.73 or approximately $30,598 yearly (class of 2006)
* Five years after graduation, average hourly salary is $18.54 or approximately $39,294 yearly (class of 2001)
* 97% of graduates satisfied with their training
* FVTC student employment services gets approximately four employer requests for each graduate
* 98% of employers hiring grads are satisfied
* Largest hirers of new graduates are health care, manufacturing, education organizations and self-employed
Programs
* Offers over 200 associate degree, technical diploma and certificate programs
* Offers related instruction to 20 apprentice trades
* Offers 11 unique programs not offered at other Wisconsin technical colleges—Agriculture/Outdoor Power Equipment, Aircraft Electronics, Computer Control Engineering Technology, Diesel Equipment Mechanic, Natural Resources Technician, Outdoor Power Equipment Technician, Production Welding, Residential Building Construction, Vehicle Refinishing & Repair Technology, Web Development & Design Specialist, and Wood Manufacturing Technology
College Employees
* Approximately 333 full- and part-time instructors
* Approximately 798 adjunct faculty
* Approximately 297 full- and part-time support staff
* Approximately 108 professional, technical and administrative staff
College Facilities
* Main Appleton campus is 514,000 sq. ft.
* Key satellite buildings are D. J. Bordini Center at 79,000 sq. ft. & Transportation Center at 80,000 sq. ft.
* Oshkosh Riverside campus is 67,000 sq. ft.; S. J. Spanbauer Center is 68,000 sq. ft.
* Offers instruction/services in five regional centers (Chilton, Clintonville, Neenah, Waupaca and Wautoma) and more than 50 other outreach locations
Fox Valley Technical College (also Fox Valley Tech and FVTC) is the technical (community) college for the Appleton, Wisconsin area. It is a member of the 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The college was previously known as Fox Valley Technical Institute, or FVTI.
Serving about 50,000 people each year, Fox Valley Tech's curriculum includes technical, adult basic education and continuing education, as well as customized employee training.
Fox Valley Technical College offers more than 80 associate degree and technical diploma programs, nearly 120 specialized certificates, instruction related to 20 apprenticeship trades, continuing education classes for community members, training and related services to business and industry, and credit transfer agreements with nearly 30 four-year colleges and universities
The main campus is in Appleton with a second campus in Oshkosh. Fox Valley Tech has smaller regional centers in Chilton, Clintonville, Neenah, Waupaca, and Wautoma.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,940 | $ 15,396 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,415 | $ 15,309 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 525 | $ 525 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,436 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 730 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 580 | 13% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,416 | 42% | |
Any Aid: |
52% |
