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RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE (RTC)

  • 3000 NE Fourth St
  • Renton, WA 98056
  • OPEID College Code: 01043400
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  • General Phone: (425) 235-2352
  • Interim President: Steve Hanson
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 4,346
  • College Alias: RTC
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Renton Technical College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • Renton Technical College prepares a diverse student population for work, fulfilling the employment needs of individuals, business and industry.
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Single Campus
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Two-Year
 
 
 
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    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 60%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving22%37%45%9%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,585$2,935$2,429$745
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)8.8%5.2%6.6%
Number in Default14912
Number in Repayment159171180
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,185$4,140$4,020
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,185$4,140$4,020
Out of State Tuition and Fees$4,185$4,140$4,020
Books and Supplies$1,080$1,032$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,400$8,952$8,713
Other Expenses$3,574$3,372$3,260
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,354$3,372$3,053
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$5,265$5,172$5,020
In-State$5,265$5,172$5,020
Out of State$5,265$5,172$5,020
Off Campus
In-District$18,239$17,496$16,993
In-State$18,239$17,496$16,993
Out of State$18,239$17,496$16,993
Off Campus with Family
In-District$8,619$8,328$8,073
In-State$8,619$8,328$8,073
Out of State$8,619$8,328$8,073
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Administrative Assistant Degree-4
Banking and Financial Support Degree29-
Bookkeeping Degree229
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree-3
Data Entry Technology Degree13-
Insurance Degree1-
Office Management Degree33
Receptionist Degree14-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Systems Networking Degree329
Data Processing Degree388
 
Construction Trades
Building and Property Management Degree66
Construction Trades, Other Degree15-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education Degree197
Teacher Assistant Degree41
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering Cad Degree3-
Drafting and Design Degree155
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology Degree-1
Manufacturing Technology Degree-2
Surveying Technology Degree164
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Dental Assistant Degree254
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Degree45-
Licensed Practical Nurse Degree287
Massage Therapy Degree291
Medical Administration Degree8-
Medical Insurance Coding Degree62
Medical Reception Degree16-
Nursing Degree-35
Optometric Technician Degree113
Pharmacy Technician Degree204
Phlebotomy Degree64-
Surgical Technology Degree299
Medical Laboratory Assistance Degree18
Medical Assistant Degree263
Nursing Assistant Degree127-
Veterinary Assistant Degree16-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Administrative Assistant Degree101
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology Degree61
Auto Mechanics Technology Degree1219
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology Degree10-
Heating and Air Conditioning Degree141
Mechanic and Repair Technologies, Other Degree1-
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair Degree183
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other Degree325
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Baking and Pastry Degree8-
Cosmetology Degree4-
Culinary Arts Degree82
Personal and Culinary Services, Other Degree42-
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology Degree61
Precision Metal Working, Other Degree1-
Welding Technology Degree32-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 4,346
    • Undergraduate: 4,346
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,980 Female: 1,366
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,980 Female: 1,366
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,301 Part-Time: 3,045
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,301 Part-Time: 3,045
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien70.2%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown92921%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18832%
Ages 18-192786%
Ages 20-213338%
Ages 22-2451012%
Ages 25-2987720%
Ages 30-3462814%
Ages 35-3950412%
Ages 40-4970416%
Ages 50-6541810%
Age Over 65110.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees525207318
Faculty Status32070250
Tenured Faculty5757-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service32070250
Primarily Instruction32070250
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial40382
Other Professionals88-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1579166
Clerical And Secretarial573621
Service and/or Maintenance722943
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,581 (66)$58,386 (42)$58,923 (24)
Instructor$58,581 (66)$58,386 (42)$58,923 (24)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$61,275 (1)- (-)$61,275 (1)
Instructor$61,275 (1)- (-)$61,275 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$58,455 (67)$58,386 (42)$58,572 (25)
Instructor$58,455 (67)$58,386 (42)$58,572 (25)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 68%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female56%
 
By Race
American Indian50%
Black33%
Asian56%
Hispanic57%
White57%
Unknown43%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Vehicle Theft410
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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