Rochester Community and Technical College

851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN, 55904-4999
Tel: (507)285-7210
Public | 6,245 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Rochester Community and Technical College serves 6,245 students (55% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body.
  • Rochester Community and Technical College is one of 3 community colleges within Olmsted County, MN.

School Overview:
Rochester Community and Technical College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 199 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,245 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:31 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 3,428 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 2,817 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 - 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 - 6%
% Black		 - 15%
% White		 - 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,159 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,159 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Rochester Community and Technical College is a two-year regional college serving the southeastern Minnesota area. The College provides curricula that are designed to meet a variety of academic and career educational opportunities that prepare students for work, life, and additional education now and into the future. Programs lead to the award of certificates, diplomas, and degrees such as Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, and Associate in Arts.
  • The college has a great faculty and staff; state-of-the-art classrooms, labs, and shops; and an advanced technology infrastructure supporting more than 70 technical and transfer programs. Our Department of Continuing Education, Customized Training, and Economic Development delivers credit and non-credit education and training for today's rapidly changing workforce.
  • Rochester Community and Technical College and our higher education partners, Winona State University Rochester Center and the University of Minnesota Rochester Center, are collocated on the beautiful University Center Rochester campus. Articulated programs of study allow you to complete your first two years of college at RCTC and then stay in Rochester for selected four-year and graduate programs and study.
  • Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by the the Higher Learning Commission.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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