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Renton Technical College

#19 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Renton, WA
  • 157 reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    C
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    NG
  6. Party Scene
    NG
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    NG
  10. Campus Food
    NG
  11. Student Life
    A
  12. Safety
    B+
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Renton Tech is a public college located in Renton, Washington in the Seattle Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,284 undergraduate students. The Renton Tech acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include General Construction Trades, Automotive Mechanics, and Computer Programming. Graduating 61% of students, Renton Tech alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $30,600.
About Renton Technical College...
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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Address
3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056
Website
rtc.edu
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Renton Technical College Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
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SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
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High School GPA
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Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$6,338/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,367/ year
  • $30-48k
    $7,768/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,582/ year
  • $76-110k
    $12,837/ year
  • $110k+
    $12,837/ year
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Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.17 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.16 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • General Construction Trades
    94 Graduates
  • Automotive Mechanics
    88 Graduates
  • Computer Programming
    77 Graduates
  • Nursing Assistant
    72 Graduates
  • Culinary Arts and Food Service
    62 Graduates
  • Machine and Metal Working
    60 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    58 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    58 Graduates
  • Phlebotomy Technician
    52 Graduates
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
    49 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,284Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
52%
Pell Grant
49%
Varsity Athletes
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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
79%
National
83%

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Renton Technical College has a variety of two-year programs and a very diverse population of students. Instructors are very experienced and educated in their field and offer full support and encouragement. The campus is safe, I have been attending Renton Technical College for two years and have never experienced an unsafe situation. Drills are performed regularly to ensure that students and staff know what to do in the event of a real situation. The campus was recently renovated and look nice and neat, but if you arrive around 10 AM in the morning, it is difficult to find a parking space. The food in the cafeteria is prepared by the culinary students, it’s inexpensive and tastes great!
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I have been attending RTC for about 4 years now and couldn't be happier with my choice in schools. My goal when I began attending RTC was to finish my course pre-requisites to get into an accredited ADN program, and I did just that, with the help of the professors and advisors at this school. I finished my AAS degree prior to gaining admission into the ADN program, or RN program, and couldn't be happier to attend this school! The professors are helpful and knowledgeable with many years of clinical experience.
Renton Technical College is a very pleasant place to go to school. It seems to have a staff that encourage success. The atmosphere is very diverse and seems that all are welcome. They have a variety of programs & even culinary. I personally enjoy the wonderful scent of the bakery every morning. And my classmates seem to love the fresh made donuts. But besides the bakery & the pleasant friendly staff, we also enjoy a wide variety of programs in the medical field & even automotive. Overall, I believe the atmosphere is build for all students to be successful, whether young or old.