- 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 4,658 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 89%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,658 students
- In-state tuition: $5,624
- Out-state tuition: $5,624
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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 313 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Rochester Community and Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Rochester Community and Technical College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,658 students
2,033 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,849 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
2,809 students
1,190 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
336 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,849 students
662 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,809 students
1,190 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
5%
% Asian
13%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
9%
% White
4%
11%
% Hawaiian
67%
54%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2737%
0.3841%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
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 $5,482. 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 $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$5,482
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,624
$6,138
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,968
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
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: 2023 (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)
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