About Madison Area Technical College

Founded in 1912, Madison Area Technical College. is a college. Located in Wisconsin, which is a city setting in Wisconsin, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 15,616 full time undergraduate students, and 54 full time graduate students.

The Madison Area Technical College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 471 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Madison Area Technical College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Madison Area Technical College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
61%
“We know about current events and vote”
39%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
43%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
48%
“They”re always available”
48%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
43%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
52%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
61%
“We know about current events and vote”
39%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
43%
“Sometimes, but not often”
52%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
4%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
33%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
58%
“We bought the gear”
8%
“We live for the big game”
4%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
70%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
4%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
48%
“They keep regular office hours”
48%
“They”re always available”
48%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
43%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
9%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
52%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
4%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
70%
“There might be people who do”
17%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Madison Area Technical College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    19 Students rated on-campus housing 1.6 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    19 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    27 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    28 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    28 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 57 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    27 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    28 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    28 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Madison Area Technical College?

29 Students rated Madison Area Technical College

Katlyn - 08/16/2023

I really enjoy going to school here, lot of transfer opportunities and I find that everyone from general maintenance staff to the dean of the schools all want you succeed and will do almost anything to help you get there. There are a variety of resources in the hands of the student such as a free legal clinic, counseling, food pantry, and so much more.

Miriam - 12/10/2021

It is a very good school despite what others might say. I have never felt like I belong somewhere more than I do here. I don't feel ostracized at all. I have been able to meet classmates and we have a regular homework schedule. The professors are very flexible and willing to work with you as long as you make the effort. I honestly think it's a good option to not only save money but to get used to college life before moving on to a big college.

Amber - 09/22/2020

Madison college is a good school. The school staff are great, they always try to help you the best thry can anytime there not in classes. The students are friendly. They made a group Facebook type website where you can get into volunteer work or communicate with others in your life style or even learn new things..new paces to travel etc...

Jacob - 07/16/2020

I went here a few years ago and they do an excellent job matching development of students with with academic and industry expectations. From a point of view as a student, they seemed to have an effective, dynamic, and "battle hardened" formula for creating hoops (Kobe!) for students to jump through to meet the expectations of employers and transfer Universities.

Madison Area Technical College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Madison Area Technical College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Madison Area Technical College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    When graduating from High School commencement speeches often declare, "go out and do great things” when in reality, we need to do average things first. But in order to do "average things" we still have to work hard and stay on track. College is a transition; there is no one that will check to see if you have studied for your exam, or anyone to check if you finished your homework, you must do this on your own. Take the time to study, really understand your education, and take your time in college seriously. However, get involved! Life experience in college is time that you will never be able to get back. Getting involved allows you to figure out who you really are as a person, find your interests, and maybe even make a difference. There are many average things to be accomplished in your life, many which will seem pointless, but each is a stepping-stone in our story. Accomplish the "average things" and you will set the foundation to do all of the "great things" that you want to strive for.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    who are not interested in education ....

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about this school is how willing the conscelours are to get you on the right track when you yourself don't know what to do. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and very helpful. If you need information about any program they have it on hand, ready when you need it.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    When I was an underclassman at my highschool, I always told my family, friends, and teachers that I was going to attend The University of Madison. However, once i found out about MATC, I changed my mind. MATC is for EVERYONE! I thought I wanted to go to a huge university, but love MATC. Whether you like the intimate setting or the huge variety of people that attend here, at MATC, you receive direct attention from your professors, direct access to tutors, student instructors, as well as class sizes that are the same as high school.

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  6. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    Every class that I have been enrolled in was very well put together, and because they are smaller, there is a better chance of one on one time with the instructors. If there are ever any questions or concerns that I have, an Instructor or Madison Area Technical College staff member would be more than happy to assist me with no problem. Everyone in the building is friendly and prompt with their work and very dedicated to student services. As for instructors, they break down information so that its easier and quicker to catch on.

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  7. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    If I had to pin point what's most frustrating about my school is the lack of communication that some teachers have with their students. Yes, not all of the students are full time students, but we all have jobs and other classes that we must balance out with theirs. It'd be helpful if teachers would try to understand that many students are having to perform a balancing act to turn in assignments on time and make time to study. Everyone is juggling a lot. It'd be nice to have teachers that see students as humans as well.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are helpful, friendly, devoted, and challenging. They work hard and listen very well. Always there to offer help and committed in teamwork. They are very dependable, if there was anything I needed help with or advice about, I wouldn't hesitate to ask anyone of them. I can tell that they care about what they are doing and the people around them. Though we are all working to pass the class, teamwork is never an issue. I enjoy working with my classmates.

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  9. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    for best and valuable education in liberal art transfer and with digress and certificaets . the provide day care for mothers who are currentely attending school. moreover it is very good school for disability students with a lot of benifits.

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  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Madison College is a tech school at it's core, but it's really investing a lot of resources in it's transfer programs, so a lot of the courses, professors, and student orgs are like a 4 year school, while people still live off campus. The disconnect affects a lot of academic and social aspects. The most unique thing about MATC is it's evolving identity and how student and faculty are shaping that evolving identity, culture, and values.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before attending Madison College, I wish I had known the importance of using your resources around you and the ability to overcome the fear of talking to your professors. It does more harm that it does good to be a silent floater especially when one is confused. Madison College provides teachers and resources that are reaching out to students when they are in help. Students just have to remember to grab a hold of that hand. It's important to be able to overcome the fear of reaching out to ateacher if you're confused. Madison provides a helping hand.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I think that the parking area is probably the worst thing about the school. The school and parking lots were built on a swamp so there is not enough support to build a parking ramp. So instead of being able to park in one central area, there are several areas where people are allowed to park which sometimes is not a good idea. Walking to your vehicle at night when your in the extended parking lot can get pretty scary. It would just be nice to have a parking ramp but it will most likely never happen.

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  13. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Madison Area Technical College is the best educational experience I have ever had for just some of the following reasons: The classes are very affordable, and many course credits will transfer to other four-year universities; the professors, at least that I have had, are highly qualified and seem to really care about teaching those of us who are students; the cafeteria food is made by Culinary Art students, which means there's always something excellent to eat; students receive a free semester bus pass if they want one; and best of all, it's located in Madison, Wisconsin!

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    There are a great variety of academics at Madison Area Technical College. You can either take general courses, or you can be a part of a program that will guide you in the right direction to your career goal. There is nothing that Madison Area Technical College doesn't have that will support any student become successful.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I think Madison Area Technical College is a great place to get a great education. There are a variety of different types of classes to take which will help you achieve your career and future goals. It is a great place to start, or continue, your college education. I would recommend anyone in Madison, WI to attend Madison Area Technical College.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

15,616

Total Undergrad Enrollment

54

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
9%
% White or Caucasian
73%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

60% of students attending Madison Area Technical College receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 36% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$6,236

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,820

Books and Supplies

$8,708

Room and Board

16,764

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,806
$30 - $48K
$10,430
$48 - $75K
$13,033
$75 - $110K
$14,646
$110K & UP
$14,891

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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