Madison Area Technical College
Madison Area Technical College is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Wisconsin. The campus is located in an urban area, in Madison.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 15,410 students attend the school. Every year 21% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Madison Area Technical College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,966, and fees were $375. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,949 and $375 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students15,410 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Madison Area Technical College Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the WI Department of Regulation. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply to sit for the national licensure exam to acquire a license as a Registered Nurse.
The program is designed to prepare nurses to practice with technical competence and judgment in a range of clinical settings.
The program recognizes the need to develop the proper mental preparation of the profession by emphasizing the need for self-direction, helpful attitudes, an interest in the welfare of other people and the willingness to faithfully follow procedures as well as being able to work and communicate within a healthcare team.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Diploma, GED equivalency certificate (higher documented degree if you are a second degree student)
- Test Scores (COMPASS/ASSET/ACT/SAT)
- Residency (out of state residents cannot be placed on a waiting list)
- Complete curriculum pre-requisites (Some pre-nursing science courses require a chemistry pre-requisite taken in the last five years.)
Successful applicants are required to attend a mandatory orientation session and students who fail to attend the orientation may forfeit their seat. New students can activate their student accounts online to gain access to class registration information.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 158 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
| Certificate | 100 | 687 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 112 miles radius of Madison Area Technical College
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University of Wisconsin-Madison
5 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
73 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
74 miles away |
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Northern Illinois University
87 miles away |
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Omega Healthcare Technical School
90 miles away |
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William Rainey Harper College
96 miles away |
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University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
98 miles away |
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Northbrook College of Health Care
104 miles away |
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Americare Technical School
106 miles away |
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PC Center Training Institute
112 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
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Ozarks Technical Community College
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Community College of Baltimore County
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost 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 | $132/credit | |
| In State Students | $132/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $198/credit | |
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 |
| FNP | 50 | $6,600 | $6,600 | $9,900 |
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, 62% of Madison Area 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 | 36% | $4,208 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $528 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,117 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,142 |
| Federal Student Loans | 37% | $5,350 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $5,814 |
$10,431
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,102 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,880 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,018 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,389 |
| Over $110,000$14,411 |
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Student Population
15,366
Undergrads
44
Graduates
8,561
Women
6,849
Men
26%
Full-time
74%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
72% |
|
Hispanic |
10% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Asian |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
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.
