851 30th Avenue SE
Rochester, MN 55904-4999
United States
About
RCTC was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board. Rochester is Minnesota’s oldest – and one of the nation’s oldest – original community colleges. In 2015, the College celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
-A campus of more than 500 acres
-More than 70 technical and transfer programs
-More than 100 degree options
-More than 300 online classes for students near and far
-Award-winning, expert faculty
-Service learning programs in the U.S. and around the world
-Innovative technology initiatives throughout the campus
-Successful partnerships with Rochester business and industry
-Diverse career pathways with other educational institutions
-205 All-American athletes since 1957
-Nationally recognized Regional Sports Center with more than 20 athletic fields
-Rich and varied performing arts programs
-Theater, gallery, art, and multimedia studios
-A campus of more than 500 acres
-More than 70 technical and transfer programs
-More than 100 degree options
-More than 300 online classes for students near and far
-Award-winning, expert faculty
-Service learning programs in the U.S. and around the world
-Innovative technology initiatives throughout the campus
-Successful partnerships with Rochester business and industry
-Diverse career pathways with other educational institutions
-205 All-American athletes since 1957
-Nationally recognized Regional Sports Center with more than 20 athletic fields
-Rich and varied performing arts programs
-Theater, gallery, art, and multimedia studios
Cost
Living On-Campus
24,315
Living Off-Campus
24,315
Living with Family
24,315
Average Net Price
$12,971 / year
This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000:
$11,710
$30,001-$48,000:
$12,037
$48,001-$75,000:
$13,501
$75,001-$110,000:
$16,756
Over $110,000:
$17,790
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1
Size of Student Body
4,636
Average Class Size
26
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American:
15%
Hispanic:
9%
Asian:
5%
White:
64%
Two or more races:
4%
International Students:
1%
Unknown:
2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
31%
20 to 24:
32%
25 to 34:
22%
35 to 44:
10%
45 and Older:
6%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
37%
Women:
62%
New entering students who are transfers
31%
Student Success
Graduation Rate for Two-Year Programs
24%
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Completers within 3 years by race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
33%
Black or African American:
11%
Hispanic:
15%
Asian:
30%
Two or more races:
14%
Completers within 3 years by Gender
Men:
23%
Women:
26%
Retention Rate
51%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time:
55%
Part-time:
52%
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$5,049
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.
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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid:
$1,498
Institutional grant aid:
$945
Federal grant aid:
$3,036
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$6,282
$30,001-$48,000:
$5,955
$48,001-$75,000:
$4,491
$75,001-$110,000:
$1,236
Over $110,000:
$202
School Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Associate's Degree: $15,000
- Undergraduate Certificate: $12,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Associate's Degree: 49%
- Undergraduate Certificate: 40%
Admission Information
- System applications (online)
- School applications (online)
- High School Diploma or GED
- Transcripts
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Rolling Admissions Deadline
2 weeks before start of Fall- absolute and 1 week before Spring - absolute
Financial Aid Application Deadline
See the RCTC Foundation website at http://www.rctc.edu/foundation/html/scholarships.html for more details.
Admissions Contact
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