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Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a public community college in Rochester, Minnesota. It serves more than 8,000 students annually. The college was founded in 1915 on a motion by Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board and is Minnesota's oldest original community college. RCTC offers more than 70 programs and over 130 credential options with varying delivery options (whether online, in-person, or hybrid). The college has partnered with Winona State University to establish more than a dozen Path to Purple programs that allow students to complete a four-year degree without leaving Rochester. RCTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

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Open

Acceptance

$14,435

Net price

3,365

Enrollment

29%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,435

Average net price

$6,389

In-state tuition

$6,389

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,600

Books & supplies

$19,639

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

19%

Students with federal loans

$14,743

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,588
$30–48K
$12,481
$48–75K
$13,452
$75–110K
$16,494
$110K+
$19,122

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$45,287

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,814

Median earnings (6 yrs)

29%

Graduation rate

58%

Retention rate

74%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,127

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,365

Total enrollment

57%

Part-time

24

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

62% women
38% men

Race & ethnicity

White
60%
Black
17%
Hispanic
10%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%

Rochester Community and Technical College FAQ

Is Rochester Community and Technical College a public or private school?

Rochester Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Rochester, MN.

What is the acceptance rate at Rochester Community and Technical College?

Rochester Community and Technical College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Rochester Community and Technical College cost?

The average annual net price at Rochester Community and Technical College is $14,435 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $6,389.

What is the graduation rate at Rochester Community and Technical College?

About 29% of students at Rochester Community and Technical College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Rochester Community and Technical College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Rochester Community and Technical College students earn a median of $45,287 per year.

How many students attend Rochester Community and Technical College?

Rochester Community and Technical College enrolls about 3,365 students.

Campus

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