Blackhawk Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Wisconsin. The campus is located in a suburb, in Janesville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,098 students attend the school. Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Blackhawk Technical College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,123, and fees were $206. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $6,106 and $206 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students2,098 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio8:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate49% |
Nursing Programs
The Blackhawk Technical College ADN program prepares students for entry level jobs in a range of healthcare settings. The nursing program at Blackhawk is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Students can apply to sit for the examination for Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the end of the first year of the program.
Licensed Practical Nurses entering into the program could transfer credit for prior clinical training on the basis of an assessment of the current proficiency they are able to show in the theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject.
LPN’s will be required to take the Nursing Bridge course to be ready for the program before going into the third semester.
Transfer and LPN applicants will be accepted in to the program on the availability of space and pre-approval by the nursing faculty. The program has priority admission for students living in the district.
Graduates from the program are eligible to apply to sit for the National Licensure Examination to be licensed as a Registered Nurse. Students who fail to pass the criminal background check required for licensure due to a conviction record related to the practice of nursing may be denied licensing.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 30 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Certificate | 10 | 78 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 61 miles radius of Blackhawk Technical College
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Rock Valley College
20 miles away |
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Highland Community College
40 miles away |
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McHenry County College
40 miles away |
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Kishwaukee College
46 miles away |
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Waukesha County Technical College
51 miles away |
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Elgin Community College
53 miles away |
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College of Lake County
54 miles away |
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Gateway Technical College
59 miles away |
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William Rainey Harper College
60 miles away |
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Sauk Valley Community College
61 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1979 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $132/credit | |
| In State Students | $132/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $198/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,940 | $5,940 | $8,910 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,240 | $9,240 | $13,860 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $24,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of Blackhawk Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $5,250 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $333 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 1% | $1,042 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $475 |
| Federal Student Loans | 78% | $3,731 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,000 |
$7,811
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,172 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,214 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,288 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,604 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
2,098
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,250
Women
848
Men
39%
Full-time
61%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
78% |
|
Hispanic |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Wisconsin state board of nursing.
