Moraine Park enrollments remain steady and strong

Moraine Park Technical College is reporting continued enrollment growth as it begins the new academic year.

The college says its full-time equivalent enrollment grew by seven-point-four percent during the 2025-26 school year — the highest percentage increase reported in the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Moraine Park says overall program enrollment is up five percent this year, with more than 3,300 students enrolled in programs as of September 1. That’s the highest program headcount the college has recorded in six years.

The college is also seeing strong growth in dual enrollment, with high school Start College Now enrollment up 35 percent.

Enrollment in university transfer programs is up more than 38 percent, while online Department of Corrections programs have grown by about 30 percent.

Moraine Park says health care programs, including nursing, respiratory therapy and surgical technology, are also seeing significant increases.

The college has also announced two new associate degree programs in Construction Management Technology and Anesthesia Technology. Classes are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2027, although prospective students are encouraged to apply early.