Rochester Community and Technical College

www.rctc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,774

2.58% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,522

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.08%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,658

39.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.4%

185 Graduates

About

Rochester Community and Technical College is a higher education institution located in Olmsted County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Rochester Community and Technical College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (259 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (111 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (24 degrees).

In 2021, 909 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rochester Community and Technical College. 64.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (691 degrees), 10.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College is $4,774, which is $−3,194 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College is $4,774, which is $−3,194 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,522.

In 2021, 68% of undergraduate students attending Rochester Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,774

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College was $4,774. The cost of tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College is $−3,194 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,522

2021 Value

4.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Rochester Community and Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,522. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Rochester Community and Technical College grew by 4.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,200

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rochester Community and Technical College was of $7,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at Rochester Community and Technical College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.33% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.08%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Rochester Community and Technical College was 2.08%, which represents 26 out of the 1251 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rochester Community and Technical College had a total enrollment of 4,658 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Rochester Community and Technical College is 1,849 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,809. This means that 39.7% of students enrolled at Rochester Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rochester Community and Technical College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.6% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 8.16% Hispanic or Latino, 4.83% Asian, 4.59% Two or More Races, and 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Rochester Community and Technical College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Male (8.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rochester Community and Technical College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,658 students. The full-time enrollment at Rochester Community and Technical College is 1,849 and the part-time enrollment is 2,809. This means that 39.7% of students enrolled at Rochester Community and Technical College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

53%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rochester Community and Technical College was 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Rochester Community and Technical College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rochester Community and Technical College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,101 enrolled students
Black or African American
626 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
380 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Rochester Community and Technical College is 66.6% White, 13.4% Black or African American, 8.16% Hispanic or Latino, 4.83% Asian, 4.59% Two or More Races, and 0.172% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 68 students (1.46%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 265 more women than men received degrees from Rochester Community and Technical College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Rochester Community and Technical College is white (691 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Rochester Community and Technical College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (259 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (111 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Rochester Community and Technical College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (42 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), and Health (316 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester Community and Technical College are Registered nurses (1,366,608 people), Other managers (236,712 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (191,861 people), Medical & health services managers (165,929 people), and Police officers (139,845 people).

The most specialized majors at Rochester Community and Technical College in 2021 are Construction (42 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Health (316 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Communications (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester Community and Technical College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Rochester Community and Technical College are Construction (42 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (259 degrees), Health (316 degrees), Precision Production (15 degrees), and Communications (31 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rochester Community and Technical College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,545,679 people), Elementary & secondary schools (511,447 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (372,706 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (289,006 people), and Outpatient care centers (255,911 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rochester Community and Technical College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
259 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
111 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Rochester Community and Technical College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 259 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Rochester Community and Technical College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

322

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

587

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 322 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester Community and Technical College, which is 0.549 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (587).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Rochester Community and Technical College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester Community and Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.506 times less than the 172 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Rochester Community and Technical College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.98 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Rochester Community and Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (34.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Rochester Community and Technical College is Female and White (34.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
691 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rochester Community and Technical College is white (691 degrees awarded). There were 10.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

0.33% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
444 degrees awarded
White Male
247 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Rochester Community and Technical College is white female (444 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (247 degrees).

Operations

Rochester Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.98M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 227k (2.85%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Rochester Community and Technical College had a total salary expenditure of 56.9M. Rochester Community and Technical College employs 102 Instructors. Most academics at Rochester Community and Technical College are Female Instructor (52), and Male Instructor (50).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester Community and Technical College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Endowment

$7.98M

2021 Endowment

33.8%

growth from 2020

Rochester Community and Technical College has an endowment valued at about $7.98M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Rochester Community and Technical College grew 33.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.68M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rochester Community and Technical College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24.1M

2021 Salaries

2.67%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Rochester Community and Technical College paid a median of $24.1M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($56.9M) and a 2.67% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.89M

Instructional Salaries

102

Number of Employees

In 2021, Rochester Community and Technical College paid a total of $7.89M to 102 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

102 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rochester Community and Technical College was Instructor with 102 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rochester Community and Technical College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Service with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rochester Community and Technical College was Female Instructor with 52 employees, and Male Instructor with 50 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Rochester Community and Technical College.