Introduction
Founded in 1912, Madison Area Technical College is a technical and community college in Madison, Wisc., that serves students living in 12 different counties in the south-central region of that state. It is one of 16 schools in the Wisconsin Technical College System, and has eight locations in Madison and four regional campuses in Portage, Reedsburg, Watertown, and Fort Atkinson.
Approximately 24,000 students are enrolled in degree programs at MATC and another 19,000 are enrolled in non-degree programs and courses.
In late 2010, the Madison College Smart Community Plan was approved by a majority of voters, which will fund the college’s plans for a $133 million upgrade of its facilities to accommodate a growing enrollment.