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Madison Area Technical College

General Information

Name: Madison Area Technical College
Address: 3550 Anderson St, Madison, WI 53704
Phone:

  • General information: (608) 246-6100
  • Financial aid office: (608) 246-6170
  • Admissions office: (608) 246-6205

Website: matcmadison.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,800$2,640$2,486
        Out-of-state$16,279$15,540$14,888
Books and supplies$1,014$984$955
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$6,105$5,927$5,754
        Other expenses$1,606$1,559$1,514
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,606$1,559$1,514

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$11,525$11,110$10,709
        Off-campus with family$5,420$5,183$4,955
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$25,004$24,010$23,111
        Off-campus with family$18,899$18,083$17,357

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 51%
  • Federal grants: 19%
  • State/local grants: 24%
  • Institutional grants: 11%
  • Student loans: 42%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2932
  • State/local grants:$733
  • Institutional grants:$2212
  • Student loans:$3575

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$30

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 14125
First-time student retention: 68%
Overall graduation rate: 33%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 36%
    • Part Time: 64%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 45%
    • Women: 55%

White non-hispanic: 78%
Black non-hispanic: 4%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian/pacific islander: 3%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 11%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology - Associate
  • Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General - Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate
  • Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Finance, General - Associate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General - Associate
  • Operations Management and Supervision - Associate
  • Real Estate - Associate
  • Small Business Administration/Management - Certificate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects - Associate
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production - Certificate
  • Graphic Communications, General - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other - Associate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management - Certificate
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Electromechanical Instrumentation/Maintenance Techs, Other - Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate
  • Facilities Planning and Management - Associate
  • Housing and Human Environments, Other - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate
  • Dietetic Technician (DTR) - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage - Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Associate
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder - Certificate
  • Medical Office Management/Administration - Associate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Associate
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist - Certificate
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant - Certificate
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Optometric Technician/Assistant - Certificate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
  • Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant - Associate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Court Reporting/Court Reporter - Associate
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef - Certificate
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other - Certificate
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work, Other - Associate
    Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate, Certificate
  • Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Associate
  • Commercial Photography - Associate
  • Design and Visual Communications, General - Associate
  • Interior Design - Associate


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