Facts & Figures
Mid-State by the Numbers
From student satisfaction to regional economic impact, these key metrics show how Mid-State makes a difference. Source: Mid-State reporting and Lightcast analysis (2023–25).
Satisfaction rate reported by our grads
Local jobs supported annually
Added income to Mid-State's district annually
Fast Facts
Academic Offerings
Mid-State offers a wide range of programs designed to connect learning with real-world careers. Students can choose from flexible pathways that support both immediate employment and long-term goals.
- 100+ degree programs
- 13 apprenticeships
- 350+ industry advisors
Cost & Financial Support
Mid-State is committed to making education affordable. Our low tuition and scholarships combine with financial aid to make college a reality for everyone.
- Average two-year tuition costs just $10,303, compared to average of $37,824 statewide
- Over $8M in financial assistance disbursed (2024–25)
- 1,065 federal Pell Grants awarded, totaling $4,388,408 (2023–24)
Student Engagement
Beyond the classroom, Mid-State offers opportunities to get involved, build leadership skills, and expand learning experiences locally and globally.
- 15 clubs & organizations
- 20 student leadership opportunities
- 4 global education trips
Graduate Outcomes
Mid-State regularly surveys graduates of all programs regarding job placement and employment. The report is compiled based on a study performed on students six-months after graduation. Explore the highlights on our 2023–24 grads below, and find job placement results for each academic program in the full Graduate Survey Report (PDF). [NEED PDF]
| Employment Status | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates | 949 | N/A |
| Graduates responding | 671 | 71% |
| Not in labor market | 238 | 35% |
| Available for employment | 433 | 65% |
| Respondents employed | 418 | 97% |
| Respondents employed in related profession | 379 | 91% |
| Reason for Attending | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation for getting a job | 252 | 38% |
| Career change | 94 | 14% |
| Improvement of existing job skills | 84 | 13% |
| Preparation for further education | 168 | 25% |
| Personal interest | 67 | 10% |
Student Achievement Data
Students are at the heart of Mid-State Technical College. Supporting student success—from enrollment to graduation and beyond—is our top priority.
The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Student Success Scorecard tracks how colleges support student achievement across key areas, including course completion, retention, graduation, and employment outcomes.
Below are Mid-State’s retention and credential completion results from the WTCS Student Success Scorecard.
To allow for accurate benchmarking, all data below were derived from WTCS data sources: Retention, Graduation, and Job Placement metrics were derived from the WTCS OLAP Data Cubes.
Description | 2021 MSTC | 2021 WTCS | 2022 MSTC | 2022 WTCS | 2023 MSTC | 2023 WTCS | 2024 MSTC | 2024 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All program students retained from fall to spring term | 77% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 85% | 80% | 84% | 82% |
All program students retained from year to year | 58% | 63% | 59% | 63% | 60% | 63% | 64% | 64% |
- 2025 fall-to-spring retention measures students taking courses in fall 2024 who returned in spring 2025.
- 2025 fall-to-fall retention measures students taking courses in fall 2024 who returned in fall 2025.
WTCS Indicator 3: Credential Completion and Graduation
Description | 2021 MSTC | 2021 WTCS | 2022 MSTC | 2022 WTCS | 2023 MSTC | 2023 WTCS | 2024 MSTC | 2024 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program students graduating from the same program within three years | 34% | 37% | 36% | 38% | 36% | 37% | 41% | 38% |
Program students graduating from the same program within six years | 38% | 43% | 37% | 42% | 38% | 43% | 43% | 42% |
- 2024 Three-Year Graduation measures students taking courses in fall 2022 or spring 2023 and graduated in the 2025 academic year (fall 2024/spring 2025).
- 2024 Six-Year Graduation measures students taking courses in fall 2019 or spring 2020 and graduated in the 2025 academic year (fall 2024 /spring 2025).
WTCS Indicator 5 - Job Placement and Salary
Description | 2021 MSTC | 2021 WTCS | 2022 MSTC | 2022 WTCS | 2023 MSTC | 2023 WTCS | 2024 MSTC | 2024 WTCS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program graduates attaining employment within 1 year of graduation | 91% | 93% | 89% | 93% | 87% | 93% | 93% | 92% |
Graduate outcome data represents the outcomes of students who graduated the prior year. For example, the 2025 graduate data represents students who graduated in the 2024 academic year (summer and fall 2023 and spring 2024).
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) is a national reporting system used by the U.S. Department of Education to track how colleges serve students. All institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs are required to report this data.
Mid-State reports IPEDS information to help students, families, and the public understand how the college performs and how it compares to other institutions nationwide. This data includes:
- Enrollments
- Program completions
- Graduation rates
- Faculty and staff
- Finances
- Institutional prices
- Student financial aid
Assessment at Mid-State Technical College helps ensure students are learning what they need to succeed—in the classroom, in their programs, and beyond. The College regularly evaluates learning at the course, program, general education, and co-curricular levels, along with broader institutional outcomes.
Assessment results are used to reflect, improve, and take action—supporting continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and overall student success.
The reports below are archived and for reference only:
Mid-State students take a variety of licensure exams. View the Mid-State Technical College Licensure Exam Results 2020-2025 (PDF) for data on the number of students tested and pass rates in recent years.
Under the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008, colleges are required to share certain student demographic information with prospective and current students. At Mid-State Technical College, this report provides data on the gender and ethnicity of enrolled, full-time undergraduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants.
The HEOA Diversity Report is based on full-time, undergraduate student enrollment data and helps provide transparency about the student population Mid-State serves.
Spring 2025
Category | Number of Students | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|---|
Full-time Students | 632 | N/A |
Pell Grant Recipients | 317 | 50.16% |
Male | 311 | 49.21% |
Female | 321 | 50.79% |
American Indian | 3 | 0.47% |
Asian | 15 | 2.37% |
Black | 12 | 1.90% |
Hispanic | 7 | 1.11% |
Multi-Ethnic | 78 | 12.34% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Unknown | 6 | 0.95% |
White | 511 | 80.85% |
Summer 2025
Category | Number of Students | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|---|
Full-time Students | 632 | N/A |
Pell Grant Recipients | 317 | 50.16% |
Male | 311 | 49.21% |
Female | 321 | 50.79% |
American Indian | 3 | 0.47% |
Asian | 15 | 2.37% |
Black | 12 | 1.90% |
Hispanic | 7 | 1.11% |
Multi-Ethnic | 78 | 12.34% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Unknown | 6 | 0.95% |
White | 2 | 40.00% |
Fall 2025
Category | Number of Students | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|---|
Full-time Students | 686 | N/A |
Pell Grant Recipients | 304 | 44.31% |
Male | 337 | 49.13% |
Female | 349 | 50.87% |
American Indian | 6 | 0.87% |
Asian | 21 | 3.06% |
Black | 9 | 1.31% |
Hispanic | 5 | 0.73% |
Multi-Ethnic | 78 | 11.37% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Unknown | 5 | 0.73% |
White | 562 | 81.92% |
Public Information & Notices
- Annual Financial Report (FY 2024) (PDF) [NEED PDF]
- Budget Booklet (FY 2025) (PDF) [NEED PDF]
- WTCS Outcomes-Based Funding Report
- Annual Campus Security Report (PDF)
- Drug and Alcohol Prevention - Biennial Review (2018 – 2020) (PDF) [NEED PDF]
Explore our frequently requested policies and procedures below.
- College Catalog
- Student Code of Conduct (PDF) [NEED PDF, POLICY]
- Student Handbook
- Students Records and Financial Privacy (FERPA) [NEED PDF, POLICY]
- Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Affirmative Action Policy [NEED PDF, POLICY]
