School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Eau Claire, WI). The maximum program length is 2 to 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Associate's degree.

Contacting the School

620 W Clairemont Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54701-6162
Main Phone: (715) 833-6200
Web Site: www.cvtc.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 3,126 (full-time equivalent) students. 61% of students attend full-time, while 39% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 910 male students and 1,250 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.1% of the student body, while females made up 57.9%.

Minority enrollment included Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

Degree Levels

• Certificate, < 1 year
• Certificate, 1-2 years
• Associate's Degree
• Certificate, 2-4 years

Degree Programs

Agribusiness

• Agricultural Business And Management
• Agricultural Supply

• Building And Construction Management
• Carpentry
• Electrician
• Pipefitting And Plumbing
• Tile Setting And Masonry

• Accounting
• Administrative And Secretarial
• Information Technology

• Civil Engineering Technology
• Electromechanical Instrument Technology
• Electronic And Computer Technology
• Engineering Technologies
• Environmental Control
• Industrial Equipment Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Other Engineering Technology And Technician
• Quality Control And Safety

• Dental Laboratory And Dental Hygienist
• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Mental Health
• Nursing

• Geography

• Child Care

• Law And Legal

• Cosmetology
• Culinary

• Metal Work And Machinist
• Woodworking

• Criminal Justice

• Electronic Equipment Installation And Repair
• Engine And Automotive
• HVAC
• Industrial Equipment Maintenance

• Distribution And Sales Management
• Other Sales And Marketing
• Recreation And Hospitality Management
• Services Marketing

• Vehicle And Equipment Operator

School Accreditation

Chippewa Valley Technical College reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Chippewa Valley Technical College is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Schools (NCACOS). The school is state accredited.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Standardized test scores are recommended.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

• High-school GPA is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.