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Rochester Community and Technical College

Rochester, MN · City · 3,365 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Established in 1915 in partnership with the Mayo Clinic, Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is Minnesota's oldest public two-year college, highly regarded for its premier health science programs—such as nursing and dental hygiene—and its seamless liberal arts transfer pathways. The campus culture is vibrant and supportive, offering students an active collegiate experience complete with competitive NJCAA athletic teams, diverse student clubs, and modern on-campus housing options. What truly sets RCTC apart is its unique co-location within the University Center Rochester, which allows students to easily transition to four-year degree programs on the same campus, while benefiting from direct clinical training pipelines and employment opportunities with the neighboring, world-renowned Mayo Clinic.


Wikipedia:Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) is a public community college in Rochester, Minnesota. It serves more than 8,000 students annually. The college was founded in 1915 on a motion by Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board and is Minnesota's oldest original community college.

Location
Rochester, MN, 55904-4999 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
72 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$19,639
Out-of-state COA
$19,639
Avg net price
$14,435
In-state tuition
$6,389
Out-of-state tuition
$6,389
Books & supplies
$1,600/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,588
$30–48k
$12,481
$48–75k
$13,452
$75–110k
$16,494
$110k+
$19,122
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
32%
Transferred
31%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,814
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,287
Median debt
$14,743
Monthly loan payment
$156
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,500$16,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$27,000
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
33%
Median family income
$32,106
Independent students
40%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
57%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
10%
Black
17%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Institutional
Endowment
$9M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
46%
Avg faculty salary
$9,809/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,127
Federal loan rate
19%

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