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Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) for Blackhawk Technical College is a budget that estimates the costs of attending the college. It includes tuition, books, room and board, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. Estimating these costs for our college and geographic region allows us to provide a more realistic financial aid offer to assist students with the cost of attending Blackhawk. It is not a list of charges that you will need to pay to the college.

You can also use our Net Price Calculator to help estimate your college costs.

Cost of Attending Blackhawk Technical College, 2024-25

With Parent Away from Home
Tuition and Fees* $5,165 $5,165
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment** $1,465 $1,465
Living Expenses (Food and Housing)** $3,008 $9,147
Transportation** $4,017 $4,017
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses** $3,608 $3,608
Total Costs $17,263 $23,402

* Tuition estimates based on 30 credits per academic year, and are based on in-state tuition charges. Out-of-state students should add $2,243. Actual charges will vary based on the actual number of credits taken each semester.

** These are estimates of "indirect" costs associated with attending Blackhawk that are not billed by the college. They are also known as "non-billable" costs.

Students should contact the Financial Aid Office if they have any questions or additional budget items. Additional costs that may be added on a case-by-case basis, such as:

  • Higher than average kits or supplies (program specific)
  • Professional licensure, certification, or a first professional credential (program specific)
  • Federal Direct Student Loan Fees if the student borrows a federal student loan
  • Dependent care
  • Disability-related expenses
  • Travel expenses if the student lives a great distance from campus or needs to travel for their program.