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Thanks for checking out Western Technical College!
More than 25% of Arcadia grads come to Western within 3 years of graduation. So, cut to the end goal and make Western your first choice! Less debt, more earning potential, and the full college experience. What are you waiting for? Learn more today!
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"The reason I chose Western is due to how inexpensive it is compared to other colleges. Also Western was a good choice too because of its location, it's closer to my home."
Alan Castelan
Arcadia High School Graduate
Personalize Your Experience
Western offers a full college experience at our La Crosse campus, including:
See Our Campus!
Don’t just take our word for it – seeing is believing. Take a virtual tour of our La Crosse campus, or sign up for an in-person tour or a program shadow to experience a day-in-the-life of a Western student.
Flexible Learning Options
If you’re looking to stay even closer to home, we also offer fully online programs as well as classes at our Regional Locations.
The Right Fit
With programs in 16 career clusters to choose from and a boat-load of transfer options, you’re sure to find the right fit. If you’re not sure, we can help with that, too.
Funding Options
There are several sources to help fund your education, including more than 500 scholarships. Most of which don’t have GPA or other restricting requirements. There’s also federal financial aid available, such as grants, loans, and work-study.