Lake Area Technical College summer enrollment up 4%; college reports record academic‑year headcount

Lake Area Technical College told the Watertown School District board that its summer term and full academic year enrollments rose compared with the previous year.

College leadership reported the summer term began May 27 and runs through July 22. "Our final count for summer term this year was 653 students," the presenter said, an unduplicated headcount the college described as about 4% higher than last summer. For the full 2024–25 academic year, LATC reported serving 2,761 students, "up almost 4%" from its prior high.

Why it matters: The college's enrollment trends affect local workforce pipelines and shared services for dual‑credit programs with district high schools.

Details from the presentation

- Areas of growth: The college reported its largest summer enrollments in practical nursing, the dual‑credit program, agriculture business, registered nursing and dental assisting.

- Revenue and operations: The presenter said the college received multiple revenue streams tied to the summer semester and cited state revenue inflows and steady enterprise fund operations.

- Events and partnerships: The college expected the state fire school on campus the week of the presentation, estimating about 500 firefighters would attend for certification and training.

Speakers

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