Founded in 1912, Milwaukee 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 15,057 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.
The Milwaukee Area Technical College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 435 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Milwaukee Area Technical College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
30
SAT Range
ACT Range
Admissions at MATC 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 Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
5%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
71%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
12%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
35%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
15%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
29%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
71%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
48%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
45%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
30%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
71%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
12%
“We bought the gear”
18%
“We live for the big game”
29%
“It”s not really our thing”
19%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
43%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
10%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
10%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
55%
“They”re always available”
86%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
10%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
5%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18 Students rated on-campus housing 1.6 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
25 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
28 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
28 Students rated class size 4.8 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
27 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
28 Students rated local services 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
28 Students rated academics 4.6 stars. 64 % gave the school a 5.0.
Milwaukee Area Technical College REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Milwaukee Area Technical College?
29 Students rated Milwaukee Area Technical College
Jonathan
04/09/2025
It is a great collage to start with when applying for collages. From what I have been hearing from the student, the teachers in those classes are really nice and helpful, especially when you don't understand a problem. The collage is not the (kinda) expensive but if you get anought scholarship for it, you can enroll there. It is a large institution, being Wisconsin's largest technical college and serving over 30,000 students annually.
Sasha
Prospective04/08/2025
It's animation program looks really robust; it seems like a good place to learn skills that will propel myself towards achieving my aspirations. It also generally seems like a really welcoming environment where I could fit in and make friends.
Oscar
11/21/2024
its a very nice campus i want to come here to become a CNA
myanah
11/06/2023
Overall I believe Milwaukee Area Technical College offers great opportunities for students like affordable, schooling counselors and people were able to connect with and get guidance from, but I often feel I’m mislead a lot when searching for help and guidance.
Jaquita
05/15/2020
I've learned a lot at MATC but when I needed help the most MATC wasn't their for me they denied me emergency services which led to me being evicted and having to drop out of classes. So MATC is okay but not dependable. As far as my professors and classmates I love them I've met so many different individuals and learned so many different perspectives.
Kris
05/06/2020
I's a technical college, not the best place to go for education of for the "college life" but it's something to get you a head start. As long as you're focused at the task at hand, or have a group of people who you can hang out with after school, it's not as bad.
Itzel
10/01/2019
It is a really good college with many opportunities to learn. Also they have many people to help any student if they have any questions regarding a certain class. It is also medium paced. So it is not going to fast or going too slow. It is a pace that we can all be on and understand better.
Diara
08/18/2019
Anyone is welcomed. Professors are professional and work with each student to achieve their goals. There are lots of resources and programs to join also. There are four campuses to choose from. Parking is easily accessible and even has discounts for enrolled students.
Deondre
07/19/2019
My overall opinion of Milwaukee Area Technical College is that it’s a wonderful college to help you become confident about college, the facility staff are very helpful, there’s a lot of help throughout the campus, and the campus is very safe.
Janaya
05/28/2019
MATC is the best college! They open their doors to all communities without judgement, no matter what your past look like. It's the perfect school to get a second chance at a college life. There's so many opportunities a student can take advantage of including, tutoring, student organizations, extracurricular activities, The Promise Program for high school and adult students, sports, campus food, and many more! The counselors are AMAZING! They help students understand their program plan and provide them with beneficial resources to help students succeed. The class sizes are small enough for each student to receive individual assistance, and the teachers are very supportive! MATC even provide emergency assistance, such as food, financial aid, and sheltering, to students who suffers from hardships while still in school. To me, is a great college for parents because that also offer childcare while parents attend their classes. MATC provides bus passes to help student have transportation to get to and from classes, including the weekends. MATC is very multi-cultural! You can find events going on campus that allows you to learn about different cultures food, clothes, language, jewelry, music and many other amazing things. They even offer opportunities to study abroad! There are over 200 majors a student can choose from to pursue an IN-DEMAND career, and the best part is that the credits can transfer over to a four-college! What more can I say? Milwaukee Area Technical College is the best place for a student to pursue their education!
Samantha Jo
05/21/2019
It’s a wonderful school to attend! The campus’s are wonderful and each one gives you a variety of the wonderful place we call Wisconsin! The best part is that you’re surrounded by so many resources that it’s hard to feel like you can’t find out or find someone who can help you figure out courses or coursework.
Mayneng
01/18/2019
It's a great start for freshman students like me, to begin with. If you're unsure of your major and still plan to go to college, then this college would be a great start to your journey. If the tuitions too much then MATC provides a program called "Promise Program" for specific students and adults. Giving them a chance to get their degrees by following certain rules in the program.
Ellen
08/19/2018
MILWAUKEE AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
I am a returning student after being away from the college scene for over twenty years. I work full time and have two children, both in high school. I preach the importance of college to them on a constant basis, but I have no degree of my own from a higher institution. How does one impress upon a younger generation the importance of education, when the one preaching has not put forth the effort to complete a collegiate program of their own?
I decided to participate in a mid-life crisis and seek a new career, finding an associate degree that would educate me in a whole new field of work. I found a program that highly interested me at Milwaukee Area Technical College. I enrolled and started my college journey in classes where the students are engaged, and the instructors are even more engaging. The staff are professionals that are currently working in the fields where they are teaching. They know the ins and outs of the profession that I will be starting and the knowledge that they pass on will be invaluable. I feel that I am gaining incredible knowledge and that my money is well spent. I am receiving a fantastic education and by the time I graduate, I feel that I will be well prepared to go out into my designated field and shine. Most of all, I am showing my children the importance of how a good education can enrich your life.
Rolanda
03/19/2018
My overall opinion of Milwaukee Area Technical College is a great start for college opportunities for all careers. MATC allows students to jumpstart their career-making, affordable for college students and allows the experience and graduating stages of college.
Hannah
03/06/2018
I love this school. I am getting an amazing education for half the price of a true culinary school. Even though this isn't a high end culinary school, I am still learning the same techniques, if not better ones than them. The teachers are always there to help me as well. Even after class hours. They have also helped me find a job or two.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Milwaukee Area Technical College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college. I would tell myself things I need to do to become a successful college graduate. I would tell myself to get good grades in high school. I would tell myself what I want to major in and stick to that career. So, that I would not waste any time or money going to college.
I would apply and receive scholarships to help pay for my college degree. I would tell myself to, go to MIlwaukee Area Technical College and complete my associates degree in Paralegal studies. Because it's a great school and it's affordable. I would tell myself to go to college right after high school. Before I decide to have a family so, that I wouldn't have any reasons to get distracted.
Then, I would tell myself what my next goal would be. Which would be to attend the University of Milwaukee Wisconsin to complete my bachelors degree. Then I would tell myself to take my education even further . So, I could become the Lawyer that I want to become while I am still young vibrant and intelligent.
The type of person that should attend Milwaukee Area Technical College is intelligent. They should want to take college level courses that are affordable. They should want to have work hard to recieve his/her associates degree.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
Students that want and know that MATC offers a number of associate degrees. It is a community school that offers weekend, evening and day classes at its downtown campus. Milwaukee Area Technical College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
So if a person is mot interested in what they have to offer they shouldn't attend Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Milwaukee Area
Technical College (MATC) is a
publicly-supported,
comprehensive, higher education
institution committed to
increasing the potential and
productivity of the people in its
district.The largest two-year
college in the Midwest, MATC
reaches students through the
delivery of high-quality
instruction and programs that are
consistent with current and
emerging educational and labor
market needs. Known as a leader
in technical education and
instructional innovation, the
college offers 150 associate
degree, technical diploma, and
short-term certificate programs.
In 2000, nearly 90 percent of
graduates were employed within
six months of graduation.
In my opinion, Milwaukee Area Technical College is not too large and not too small. It is just right that we like to attend this college for an associate degree. This college is for students who are struggling, who is a parent or single parent, for someone who may need help with government assistance. This college is great for us who are looking for employment; MATC has job fairs like every 2-3 times a month. MATC also help students that wants to further their education, MATC partners up with the 4 year colleges so once our done we will have no problem registering for the college you will be like pre-enrolled, they also have college fairs, healthcare fairs, blood drives etc. MATC have so much to offer for the students that attend the college. And they show us so much respect and love. I am enjoying being there because I learn how to deal with different cultures and religions. The professors really do try to help those who really do want help and not just trying to get a check. MATC is college that treats us like an adult and not a child. They understand that in the real world we have to deal with mature responsible people, in the world they expect us to be responsible and mature. It also includes exercising our rights and acting in a responsible manner goes together. Some of the College's rules and regulations are simply restatements of existing laws, such as laws against possession, use, or sale of controlled substances (illegal drugs). It is the responsibility of all MATC students to comply with the policies as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and obey all public laws. This compliance assures all students the opportunity of having the best possible educational experience. MATC students have the right to be informed by the College through individual departments and/or divisions of policies and procedures concerning student conduct (Student Code of Conduct), course requirements (class syllabus), and ethics and professional conduct (as outlined in the division/department handbook and/or class syllabus). This information is published and/or electronically posted. MATC students have the right to be evaluated fairly on the basis of their performance as required by the instructor as part of the course. These policies may also include published or posted standards of conduct for recreational, lab, and learning areas, including clinical facilities. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of such published policies and procedures and to seek clarification, if needed, from the Office of Student Life and/or the appropriate academic department.
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.
74% of students attending Milwaukee Area Technical College receive some sort of financial aid.
56% were awarded federal grants.45%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
