Why MATC? Price, Convenience, Selection, Payoff
AFFORDABLE
 An MATC education offers outstanding value relative to four-year colleges and universities. To keep higher education within financial reach for as many people as possible, the Wisconsin Technical College System keeps annual tuition increases to a minimum.
Current tuition schedule:
- Occupational programs - per credit: $88
- Occupational programs - 15-credit load: $1,325
- Liberal arts and sciences baccalaureate track - per credit: $116
- Liberal arts and sciences baccalaureate track - 15-credit load: $1,754
ACCESSIBLE
With four campuses in Downtown Milwaukee, Mequon, Oak Creek and West Allis, MATC is convenient to attend. Take your classes during the day, evenings, weekends or online to fit your schedule.
COMPREHENSIVE
 At MATC, you can invent a career or reinvent one. We offer 200 degree, diploma, certificate and apprentice programs, providing multiple paths to success.
- Choose an occupational program that counts toward a bachelor's degree.
- Complete the first half of your bachelor's of arts and sciences degree in the College Parallel Program.
- Apprentice in a traditional trade.
- Take classes to gain select skills.
- Upgrade skills on the job through the Office of Corporate Learning.
- Take a personal enrichment class.
- Get remedial education to qualify for college.
- Earn your high school diploma, GED or HSED.
PRACTICAL
 While you also will get a well-rounded education, instruction at MATC pays off by zeroing in on the skills you need to become a job-ready graduate.
- You will receive hands-on training on industry-standard equipment and technology.
- You will learn from instructors with substantial real-world experience - upwards of 15 years in most cases.
- Instructors stay in touch with today's job world through employer advisory committees.
- They teach skills employers value.
- Some programs partner directly with companies to supply employees.
- Our teachers teach, period; you won't find any teaching assistants in the classroom at MATC.
DIVERSE
MATC welcomes people of all races and provides a progressive, cosmopolitan college environment. We have the most diverse student population of any college in Wisconsin. MATC also serves a wide age group. Recent high school graduates and older adult students all find that they fit in.
RIGOROUS
 The content of many MATC courses matches the curriculum at four-year colleges and universities. Partner colleges demand high standards as part of accepting credit transfers.
Subject matter will intentionally challenge you as part of your preparation to become an effective employee or advance to university-level studies.
At the same time, MATC provides a nurturing environment for students who need a little extra help in order to succeed academically.
SUPPORTIVE
MATC offers many services to help students at all learning levels progress toward their goals. These include academic support centers, computer labs, bilingual services and special needs support. Several programs support the retention of minority students. Our 18:1 student-faculty ratio allows teachers to give you personal attention. We are the college of choice for many first-generation college students.
 FULFILLING
Students enjoy a complete college experience at MATC.
- Develop your leadership skills through more than 40 professional student organizations, including student senate and clubs that are linked to academic programs.
- Learn first-hand about world cultures through international student groups and student development programs.
- Gain writing, photography and visual design experiences through the award-winning Times student newspaper and Phoenix literary magazine.
- Compete on varsity men's and women's athletic teams -
the MATC Stormers are part of the Wisconsin Technical College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
In considering whether to go here, we invite you to explore these other informational resources on www.matc.edu:
Who Goes Here
The MATC Story
MATC NOW
Annual Report
Graduate Report
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