Rochester Community and Technical College
- 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 4,944 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,944 students
- In-state tuition: $5,624
- Out-state tuition: $5,624
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 313 teachers has grown by 5% over five years.
Rochester Community and Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
313 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Rochester Community and Technical College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Rochester Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,944 students
2,525 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
2,060 students
1,109 students
# Part-Time Students
2,884 students
1,416 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
112 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
12%
13%
% White
69%
63%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.57
College Completion Rate
24%
33%
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 $5,427. 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 $6,082. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$5,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$6,082
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,853
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,250
$7,309
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2020 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Rochester Community and Technical College is University of Minnesota-Rochester (3.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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(877) 280-4699
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