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Tuition, Fees and Cost of Attendance
Tuition is calculated per semester credit and varies depending on the program.
Fees are additional charges to cover the costs of certain services, such as equipment required for classes, lab fees, etc.
Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of expenses you may have as a student. This is based on typical expenses of individuals living in our district. By default, we calculate your COA based on living away from home. We can adjust that as needed.
Tuition (2024-2025)
Your total cost depends on number of credits, type of classes and your residency status.
Per Credit Tuition for Career-Focused Programs
- In-state: $149.50
- Out-of-state: $224.25
Per Credit Tuition for Liberal Arts Transfer Courses
(classes you plan to put toward a bachelor’s degree)
- In-state: $188.90
- Out-of-state: $283.35
Tuition (2023-2024)
Your total cost depends on number of credits, type of classes and your residency status.
Per Credit Tuition for Career-Focused Programs
- In-state: $146.20
- Out-of-state: $219.30
Per Credit Tuition for Liberal Arts Transfer Courses
(classes you plan to put toward a bachelor’s degree)
- In-state: $188.90
- Out-of-state: $283.35
- $15.24: supplemental fee, Madison or online classes
- $3.25: regional campus classes, fall and spring terms only
- $7: textbook rental fee
- $1.50: academic achievement fee, per credit career-focused classes
- $1.89: academic achievement fee, liberal arts transfer
- $35: commuter services fee, fall and spring; $17.50 for summer
Minnesota students pay in-state tuition, thanks to a state reciprocity agreement.
Instruction Mode
- Online and Online-Live classes are not charged out-of-state tuition rates.
- Classroom-Live and Hybrid classes less than 50% online may be charged out-of-state tuition rates.
Additional Budget Items
Equipment Costs
- Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing (1 year) technical diploma: $1,800
- Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing (2 year) technical diploma: $1,800
- Cosmetology technical diploma: $2,700
- Dental Hygienist associate degree: $1,732
- Photography associate degree: $3,200
- Veterinary Technician associate degree: $1,000
License, Certification or First Professional Credential
Some programs require professional licensure, certification or a first professional credential.
- Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Technology associate degree: $35
- Artisanal Modern Meat Butchery technical diploma: $38
- Baking & Decorative Arts technical diploma: $38
- Culinary Arts associate degree: $38
- Culinary Production Specialist technical diploma: $38
- Electrical Engineering Technology associate: $112
- Electro-Mechanical Technology associate: $290
- Electronic Service Technician technical diploma: $212
- Electronic Soldering Assembler technical diploma: $212
- Electronics associate: $112
- Industrial Automation - Post Baccalaureate certificate: $255
- Industrial Mechanic - Facilities technical diploma: $35
- Industrial Mechanic - HVAC technical diploma: $35
- Industrial Mechanic - Advanced Manufacturing technical diploma: $80
- Plumbing apprenticeship: $285
- Radiography associate degree (only upon graduation in order to be licensed in WI): $225 ARRT, $75 WI State license ($60 initial + $15 for ARRT exam fee)
- Respiratory Therapy associate degree (only upon graduation in order to be licensed in WI): $60 licensure, $190 TMC (first board exam, required for licensure), $200 (advanced board exam, required by most local hospitals within 6 months of hire)
- Surgical Technology (2-year) technical diploma: $247
- Surgical Technologist (1-year) technical diploma: $247
- Technical Electrician apprenticeship: $165
- Trade Electrician apprenticeship: $165
- Veterinary Technician associate degree (only upon graduation in order to be certified in WI: $340 VTNE Exam)
Cost of Attendance
Use this as a guide to help you budget for attending Madison College.
COA Expenses
The cost of attendance is composed of the following expenses:
Tuition and fee rates are set annually by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board. Your tuition cost is based on your enrollment status as of the Pell Recalculation Date each term.
Books
Costs for books and supplies will vary based on your program and the classes and books required. We have a Book Charge program which may allow you to pay for books with financial aid. We also offer the option to rent textbooks for many programs.
Food and Housing
Food and housing are estimated living expenses you could need as a student. In your cost of attendance, you will either have “Away from Home” or “At Home” costs based on the housing choice provided. Food represents the average cost of three meals per day, seven days a week. Housing represents the average rent within the Madison College district.
Personal
Personal expenses vary and include personal care, clothing and phone. Keep in mind that you control many of these costs. You may need to make adjustments to ensure you can afford to cover these and your other expenses.
Transportation
Transportation expenses reflect the typical costs of traveling to attend school. Your actual costs may be different based on your transportation choices. Purchasing a vehicle, car loan payments, insurance costs and major repairs are not included in these costs.
Federal Direct Loan Fees
If you accept Federal loans (subsidized or unsubsidized), you may be accruing interest during the year.
Miscellaneous Items
Although no line is assigned for this expense, be aware of other costs such as child care, utilities, etc.
