Estimated Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimated budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college.
Expenses include tuition and fees, books and supplies, food and housing, personal, and transportation expenses.
Expenses
Tuition and fee expenses are determined by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Your total cost depends on the number of credits, type of classes and your residency status. The tuition cost is billed on a semester basis.
Specific tuition and fee information can be found within our College Catalog .
The estimate of books and supplies is based on the average cost for program students. Your actual costs may vary. Certain programs require additional purchases. For example, a knife set is required for Culinary Arts, specialty tools and gear for Electrical Power Distribution, or a supply kit for Cosmetology. These items become the personal possession of the student. (Review the program costs tab on your program for additional fees.)
Food expenses are estimated at 3 meals per day/7 days a week. There are two housing costs: either living with parents or living off-campus.
Day-to-day living expenses such as clothing, medical, recreational expenses, toiletries and insurance.
Travel expenses to and from school with standard on-campus course load.
Cost Examples
1. Student Living with Parents (2025-26)
Approximate school costs for a full-time student (30 credits) during a nine-month academic year are:
| Student Living with Parents (2025-26) | Full-time |
| Tuition and Fees | $4,932.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,463.00 |
| Food and Housing | $3,389.00 |
| Personal | $3,150.00 |
| Transportation | $4,103.00 |
| Total Budget | $17,037.00 |
2. Student Living Off-campus (2025-26)
Approximate school costs for a full-time student (30 credits) during a nine-month academic year are:
| Student Living Off-campus (2025-26) | Full-time |
| Tuition and Fees | $4,932.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,463.00 |
| Food and Housing | $10,305.00 |
| Personal | $3,150.00 |
| Transportation | $4,103.00 |
| Total | $23,953.00 |