Madison Area Technical College (Madison College) is a public technical college founded in 1912 as the Madison Continuation School, making it one of the oldest technical colleges in Wisconsin. Part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, Madison College serves approximately 13,000 students across campuses in Madison, Reedsburg, Portage, Watertown, and Fort Atkinson. Known informally as Madison College, the institution offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, certificates, and apprenticeships in high-demand fields including healthcare, technology, business, and skilled trades. The WolfPack athletic teams compete in the NJCAA Division III North Central Community College Conference (and Division II for baseball and softball). Madison College enrolls 245 international students from 66 countries and is recognized for its affordability, strong workforce outcomes, and partnerships with Madison-area employers. Graduates consistently achieve strong earnings with a median 10-year income of $45,413, among the highest for Wisconsin technical colleges.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$6,728
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,255
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
