Testing
| Fee Type | Fee Description | Fee Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Placement Test | Charge per test attempt | $15.00 |
| CLEP Test | The College Board’s College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students to demonstrate their mastery of introductory college-level material and earn college credit. Students can earn credit for what they already know by getting qualifying scores on any of the 33 examinations. Exam fee of $93 paid to CLEP and $25 proctoring fee paid to MPTC. | $25.00 per exam |
| GED/HSED | Charge per test attempt | $39.75 |
Enrollment
| Fee Type | Fee Description | Fee Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | One-time application fee for admissions. | $30.00 |
| Program Tuition - State Resident | Assessed for all associate of applied science degree, technical diploma, and state resident apprenticeship credits. Assessed for adult and continuing education credit equivalents. | $149.50/credit |
| Program Tuition - Non Resident | By act of the Wisconsin State Legislature Wisconsin Statute 38.24(3), nonresident students who are not Wisconsin residents nor subject to reciprocal agreements with the WTCS Board must assume liability for the nonresident fee of $74.75 added to the base tuition established by the WTCS. In all cases the student is responsible for providing proof of residency. On-line courses are not subject to nonresident fees. | $224.25/credit |
| Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Tuition – State Resident | Assessed for all associate of arts and associate of science degree state resident credits. | $188.90/Credit |
| Associate of Arts/Associate of Science Tuition - Non-Resident | By act of the Wisconsin State Legislature Wisconsin Statute 38.24(3), nonresident students who are not Wisconsin residents nor subject to reciprocal agreements must assume liability for the nonresident fee of $94.45 added to the base tuition established by the WTCS. In all cases the student is responsible for providing proof of residency. On-line courses are not subject to nonresident fees. | $283.35/credit |
| Material | Instructional materials consumed by students and instructors. | $5.00 (minimum) |
| Supplemental | Partially subsidizes district-wide programs in student health, student development and student life. Every student pays the fee calculated at 9 percent of program fees on undergraduate level courses. Each year, MPTC's student government determines the distribution of these fees, which are used to support student development, student life, student government, and campus events. | 9% of program fees |
| Security | Fee assessed for classes that meet in a Beaver, Fond du Lac or West Bend campus classroom. | $1.50/credit |
| Avocational/Community Services Tuition | MPTC District Board establishes community service course tuition rates. | $266.16/credit |
| Student Accident Insurance | Assessed for mandatory accident insurance plan. | Effective fall term $4.50 per semester |
| Enterprise | Assessed for non-instructional expenses, or instructional expenses over and above the material fee on some Professional Development Seminars/Workshops, Traffic and Motorcycle Safety classes. | Varies |
Other
| Fee Type | Fee Description | Fee Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee – Exam | $50.00/exam | |
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee – Skill Demonstration | Charge per course for assessing prior learning based on a demonstration of skills and abilities. Must be paid prior to demonstration and is nonrefundable. | $90.00/course |
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee – Portfolio | Charge per course for assessing prior learning based on review of portfolio submission. Must be paid at the time of submission and is nonrefundable. | $90.00/course |
| Prior Learning Assessment Fee – Military | Charge per course for assessing prior learning based on military experience. Must be paid at the time the assessment is requested and is nonrefundable. | $90.00/course |
| Official Transcripts | Transcripts can be ordered online with our partner, Parchment. | $6.00 per transcript-regular; $15.00 per transcript -In-Person, plus Parchment fee |
| Deferred Tuition Plan | Non-refundable fee assessed each semester a tuition plan is established – requires an application. | $35.00 per semester |
| Criminal Background Check | Cost to conduct criminal background check for each student for program entry and entry to clinical/core courses. | Criminal Background Check Info |
| Motor Vehicle Record Check | Cost associated with acquiring a criminal background check from the Wisconsin Department of Justice and Department of Health and Family Services for all programs listed under the Liability Insurance Fee. | $20.00 |
| Books/Supplies | Includes items such as the tool kit and mannequin required in Cosmetology, kitchen knives required in Culinary Arts, tool kit deposit/rental and special materials such as safety equipment required in manufacturing programs. Textbooks and supplies are available at the Moraine Park Online Bookstore. | Varies by course and program. |
| Interlibrary Loan Fine | Fine/fee for interlibrary loan materials that are requested but not picked up | $5.00 per request |
These costs are provided by the Finance Manager’s Office and are subject to change without notice. They are not to be considered as contractual guarantees or absolute costs in each program.
Moraine Park Technical College offers the most efficient and affordable option for higher education. On average, MPTC’s tuition costs less than half that of two years of in-state tuition at a four-year public university. Tuition costs do not include books, program supplies, tools/ equipment, uniforms or field trips. Since additional costs vary by program, please check with a program advisor for specific information. Books and program supplies are purchased separately from tuition.
Determination of Residency: Your residency is defined by Moraine Park Technical College as your official location of residence. Your residency can have an effect on your tuition. Residency is declared when you complete your initial admission application or when you first create your student account.
Residency is usually determined by one of the following criteria:
- Filing a Wisconsin income tax return. If you are under 25 and claimed as a dependent by either parent, the residency information on your parents’ state tax return applies to you.
- Eligibility to vote in the state.
- Motor vehicle registration.
- Issuing state and address on your driver’s license.
- Location of employment.
You can view a map and description of all 16 technical college districts and search your address here. Residency requirements are described in detail on the state’s Administrative Code Chapter TCS 10 website. Student questions regarding residency should be directed to the Registrar.
While attending Moraine Park during the 2024-25 school year, your estimated cost of attendance for one full year includes tuition of $4,462 (15 credits for fall and spring semester), fees of $338, food and housing of $3,008 (if living with parents, $9,147 if living on your own), books and supplies of $1,465, personal expenses of $3,608, and transportation of $4,017 for a total of $17,002. Your direct costs (those costs paid directly to the college) include tuition & fees. The indirect costs (costs not paid to the college) can vary from individual to individual and your own personal needs.