Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,359 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,359 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,814 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,148 | State avg: $17,382. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 28.92% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 22.40% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Rochester Community and Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,359
Books and supplies
$1,600
Fees and remainder
$9,855
Sticker price
$17,814
Average net price
$13,148
Average aid coverage
26%
$4,666 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rochester Community and Technical College pays approximately $13,148 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Minnesota average of $17,382 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rochester Community and Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Minnesota and national averages.
Rochester Community and Technical College net price
$13,148
Minnesota average
$17,382
National average
$17,506
Rochester Community and Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,359 and average net price at $13,148. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,359
Current net price
$13,148
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Rochester Community and Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$45,287
Undergraduates
3,122
10-Year Median Earnings - Rochester Community and Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Rochester Community and Technical College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Rochester Community and Technical College?
Undergraduates
3,122
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.92%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
22.40%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 28.92% of Rochester Community and Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 22.40% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rochester Community and Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Rochester Community and Technical College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Rochester Community and Technical College is listed at 851 30th Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904-4999. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Rochester Community and Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Community and Technical College | Not available | $6,359 | $13,148 | $45,287 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 38.71% | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Saint Johns University | 90.48% | $53,942 | $27,018 | $76,786 |
| Carleton College | 22.28% | $65,457 | $27,320 | $75,525 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71.83% | $14,400 | $12,785 | $69,020 |
Similar Schools in Rochester
This local cluster focuses on nearby Rochester schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Rochester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rochester Community and Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Rochester Community and Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Rochester Community and Technical College tuition?
Rochester Community and Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,359.
What is Rochester Community and Technical College's average net price?
Rochester Community and Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $13,148.
What is Rochester Community and Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,287 for Rochester Community and Technical College.
Is Rochester Community and Technical College accredited?
Rochester Community and Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Rochester Community and Technical College?
The local dataset lists 3,122 undergraduate students at Rochester Community and Technical College.
What percentage of Rochester Community and Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rochester Community and Technical College in the local dataset is 28.92%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rochester Community and Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Rochester Community and Technical College in the local dataset is 22.40%.
Where should I verify Rochester Community and Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rochester Community and Technical College or the latest official federal education data.