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Rochester Community and Technical College

851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904

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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 5,115 students (40% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 5,115 students
In-state tuition: $5,624
Out-state tuition: $5,624
Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
Minority enrollment: 26%
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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 313 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Rochester Community and Technical College

(MN) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

313 staff

153 staff

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School Calendar

Link to 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 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Rochester Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has declined by 13% over five years.

Total Enrollment

5,115 students

2,516 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

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# Full-Time Students

2,042 students

1,092 students

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# Part-Time Students

3,073 students

1,424 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

336 students

309 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

2,042 students

1,058 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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52 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

3,073 students

1,424 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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1 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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116 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

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% Asian

% Hispanic

% Black

10%

% White

74%

68%

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.43

0.52

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

24%

32%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.97%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$37,200

$36,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,624 is less than the state average of $6,247. 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 $6,863. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,624

$6,247

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$5,624

$6,863

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

92%

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$14,968

$12,264

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,500

$6,747

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Acceptance Rate

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92%

SAT Reading

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625

SAT Math

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600

SAT Writing

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565

ACT Composite

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ACT English

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ACT Math

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ACT Writing

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Source: 2021 (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.

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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.

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