Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC)
Public two-year college in Rochester, MN that costs an average of $18,037 a year after financial aid and graduates 35% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$18,037
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
35%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,427
PublicMidsize city3,365 undergraduates
Cost of RCTC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,589 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,616 |
| Books and supplies | $1,600 |
| Average net price after aid | $18,037 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $14,847 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $15,510 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,112 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,782 |
| $110,001+ | $24,104 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with RCTC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 58% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,378 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $49,427 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 14th of 20 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $148 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 30% |
| Students with federal loans | 17% |
Majors and programs at RCTC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 65 | $63,394 | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 40 | $62,251 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 76 | $49,928 | $15,409 |
| Carpenters | 24 | $44,669 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 89 | $43,569 | $18,010 |
| Precision Metal Working | 51 | $41,533 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 12 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 22 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 11 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | — | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 33 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 4 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Music | 4 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (41)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 217 | $72,562 | $17,895 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | $63,662 | $20,869 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 69 | $58,015 | $13,000 |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 25 | $57,759 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 32 | $57,057 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 49 | $50,500 | $20,086 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 42 | $43,039 | $12,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 439 | $40,810 | $12,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 39 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 3 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Biology | 25 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 8 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 84 | — | $12,082 |
| Chemistry | 4 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 42 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 22 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Engineering | 5 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Human Services | 10 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | — | — |
| Music | 7 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | — | — |
| Social Work | 17 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park | $19,985 | — | $55,487 |
| St Cloud Technical and Community College | Saint Cloud | $14,905 | — | $53,305 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Fergus Falls | $14,404 | — | $49,055 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids | $20,159 | — | $53,668 |
| Lake Superior College | Duluth | $17,272 | — | $49,942 |
| Inver Hills Community College | Inver Grove Heights | $19,451 | — | $56,727 |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount | $20,329 | — | $56,812 |
| Ridgewater College | Willmar | $17,043 | — | $50,062 |
About RCTC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Rochester, MN |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 3,365 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | rctc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does RCTC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,589 a year (tuition and fees: $6,616). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,037 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,847.
How much do RCTC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $49,427 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 20 similar colleges in Minnesota.
What is RCTC's graduation rate?
35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 58% of first-year students return for a second year.