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Off-Campus Housing Near Milwaukee Area Technical College
$579/unit
Fees may applyCampus East
$550/unit
Fees may applyCanterbury Court
$595/unit
Fees may applyMaryland Court & The Patrician
$599/unit
Fees may applyPark at 1824 Student Apartments
$560/unit
Fees may applyRoom for Rent
$600/unit
Fees may applyThe Celeste (525 N. 20th St.)
$595+/unit
Fees may applyThe Montecristo (1722 W. Wells)
$595/unit
Fees may applyThe Ritz on Kilbourn
About Off-Campus Housing Near Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College, widely known as MATC, is a large public two-year institution serving the Milwaukee metropolitan area with a student body of approximately 20,000 students across four campuses. The main campus is located in downtown Milwaukee on West State Street, flanked by the Milwaukee River and within walking distance of major city landmarks. MATC offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, and workforce development certificates in fields ranging from health sciences and information technology to culinary arts, business, and skilled trades. As a community college, MATC is designed to serve working adults, first-generation college students, career changers, and recent high school graduates who are seeking an affordable, practical path to employment or transfer. Tuition is significantly lower than at four-year universities, and the college draws students from across Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington counties. Because MATC is a commuter institution with no on-campus housing, students are expected to live independently and travel to campus for classes. The downtown Milwaukee campus is well-served by Milwaukee County Transit System bus routes, making it one of the more transit-accessible campuses in Wisconsin. Students typically live in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the suburbs, or other communities throughout the metro and commute by bus, car, or bicycle depending on where they live.
Milwaukee Area Technical College Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
Milwaukee Area Technical College does not have on-campus housing and therefore has no live-on requirement for any students, including freshmen. MATC is a commuter institution, and all students are expected to arrange their own housing independently. There are no dormitories, residential halls, or university-affiliated housing programs at any MATC campus.
Off-Campus Eligibility
All MATC students live off campus by definition. Students choose housing based on their own budgets, proximity to their preferred campus, and access to transportation. Many students live in Milwaukee neighborhoods near the downtown campus, while others commute from surrounding suburbs or from elsewhere in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, or Washington County. The college provides no formal housing referral or placement service.