Rochester Community and Technical College

  • 2 Year
  • Rochester, MN
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Overview

Total enrollment

5,205
Rochester Community and Technical College overview
Rochester Community and Technical College overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing No
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is situated in Rochester, Minnesota, approximately 85 miles southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The main campus occupies 518 acres in a suburban setting, featuring modern academic facilities and technical training centers. Established in 1915 as Rochester Junior College, RCTC is Minnesota's oldest public two-year college and serves as a primary educational institution in the region. The college offers career and technical programs, liberal arts courses for transfer, and specialized training partnerships with Mayo Clinic. Notable programs include nursing, health sciences, business, and veterinary technology, with many students pursuing careers in the region's healthcare sector due to the college's proximity to Mayo Clinic and other medical facilities.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$6,389
Costs for Rochester Community and Technical College
Fee Cost
Tuition $6,389
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $824
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,200
Budget for Other Expenses $8,400
Total One Year Cost $25,413

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Rochester Community and Technical College are Health Professions, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Construction Trades. 34% of students major in Health Professions, 33% in Liberal Arts and Humanities, and 7% in Construction Trades.

  • Health Professions 34%
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 33%
  • Construction Trades 7%
  • Business 6%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174738.

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Last updated: August 2026