- Rochester Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality learning opportunities to serve a diverse and growing community.
School Highlights
Rochester Community and Technical College serves 5,205 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,205 students
- In-state tuition: $5,624
- Out-state tuition: $5,624
- Student-teacher ratio: 41:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Rochester Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 127 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Rochester Community and Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
127 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rochester Community and Technical College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Rochester Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.58 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,205 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
41:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
1,858 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
3,347 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,205 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,858 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,347 students
1,714 students
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
14%
16%
% White
62%
57%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,200
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,624 is more than the state average of $5,530. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,624 is less than the state average of $6,060. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$5,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$6,060
Tuition Notes
$212.71 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,968
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,752
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rochester Community and Technical College cost?
Rochester Community and Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,624 for In-State students and $5,624 for Out-State students.
What is Rochester Community and Technical College's ranking?
Rochester Community and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rochester Community and Technical College is University of Minnesota-Rochester (3.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
111 South Broadway, Suite 300
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
Rochester, MN 55904
(877) 280-4699
3.8 miles
Enrollment: 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 71% In-state tuition: $13,056 Out-state tuition: $13,056 Minority enrollment: 47%
Riverland Community College
Public
1900 8th Ave NW
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 433-0600
37.2 miles
Enrollment: 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 47:1 In-state tuition: $5,522 Out-state tuition: $5,522 Minority enrollment: 33%
1250 Homer Rd
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
Winona, MN 55987
(507) 453-2700
40.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,331 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 In-state tuition: $5,617 Out-state tuition: $5,617 Minority enrollment: 23%
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
59.6 miles
Enrollment: 2,894 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 In-state tuition: $5,661 Out-state tuition: $5,661 Minority enrollment: 38%
Western Technical College
Public
400 7th St. North
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9200
60.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,989 Out-state tuition: $5,822 Minority enrollment: 24%
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