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Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

4,482
Rochester Community and Technical College overview
Location Rochester, Minnesota
Online rctc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Midsize City
Rochester Community and Technical College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public two-year institution founded in 1915, making it Minnesota's oldest original community college. The college offers a breadth of programs, including liberal arts and sciences, career technical education, and health sciences, with nursing being a notably popular program among students. RCTC occupies a campus that blends modern facilities with accessible outdoor spaces, providing an environment suitable for academic pursuits and student activities alike. Though it does not offer on-campus housing, RCTC collaborates with nearby housing partners to accommodate students seeking living arrangements. Situated in a city recognized for its health care emphasis, due to being the home of the Mayo Clinic, RCTC benefits from this close relationship, fostering a strong allied health program. With a generally open admissions policy, the college seeks to be accessible to a diverse student body seeking educational and career advancement.

Rochester Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,728 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,754 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,053 plus fees of $617.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$5,053
Costs for Rochester Community and Technical College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,600
Other Fees$617
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $7,200
Budget for Other Expenses$7,900
Total One Year Cost$22,370

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Rochester Community and Technical College students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 34%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 33%
Construction Trades 7%
Business 6%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024