Renton Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Renton Technical College is a public community college in Renton, Washington, enrolling about 1,783 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,296 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,308. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (21.1%) and White (19.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,308
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,296 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,783 61.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 52.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 16.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 30.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 96.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,872
- Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate
Renton Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Renton Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Renton Technical College?
Renton Technical College is located in Renton, WA (ZIP 98056-4123).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Renton Technical College public or private?
Renton Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Renton Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $6,308 in-state, $7,369 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $8,296.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,034 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,137 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,790 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,861 |
| $110,001+ | $16,335 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,232.
How big is Renton Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,783 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,872 students.
About 61% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Renton Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.86%.
What do graduates of Renton Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $45,679 six years after entry; $49,782 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,920.
20.95% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Renton Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (128 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (62 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (55 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (47 completions)
- Drywall Installation/Drywaller (36 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (33 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (32 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (25 completions)
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training (24 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Renton Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.86%; median earnings $49,782 at 10 years; net price $8,296. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,308
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Renton Technical College was $6,308.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,296
2024 Value
In 2024 Renton Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,296.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,184 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,296 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,232 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,476 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,310 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,146 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,584 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Renton Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
20.95% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.50%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Renton Technical College was 0.50%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Renton Technical College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,720 | $4,720 | $7,532 |
| 2014 | $4,735 | $4,735 | $7,153 |
| 2015 | $4,836 | $4,836 | $7,096 |
| 2016 | $4,836 | $4,836 | $7,561 |
| 2017 | $5,377 | $5,377 | $7,054 |
| 2018 | $5,466 | $5,902 | $6,123 |
| 2019 | $5,567 | $6,016 | $7,498 |
| 2020 | $5,671 | $6,131 | $6,862 |
| 2021 | $5,671 | $6,131 | $5,150 |
| 2022 | $5,784 | $6,252 | $7,288 |
| 2023 | $6,723 | $7,257 | $5,051 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Renton Technical College reported total enrollment of about 1,783 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), White (19.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (18.2%). About 20.95% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
61.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Renton Technical College in 2024 is 1,783 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,872 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 21.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.56% 100% Completion Time
45.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.56% of students graduating from Renton Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 4% male / 96% female
- Carpentry/Carpenter: 89% male / 11% female
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 9% male / 91% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Renton Technical College.
Return on Investment
$7,920 Median Student Debt
$49,782 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
15.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1400.18% Return on Investment
1.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Renton Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 128 completions
2. Carpentry/Carpenter: 62 completions
3. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 55 completions
4. Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist: 47 completions
5. Drywall Installation/Drywaller: 36 completions
6. Welding Technology/Welder: 33 completions
7. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 32 completions
8. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 25 completions
9. Culinary Arts/Chef Training: 24 completions
Most popular programs at Renton Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Renton Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Renton Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 96.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,928
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,829
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Renton Technical College is a public institution located in Renton, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Carpentry/Carpenter, Medical/Clinical Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 1,783 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), White (19.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.86%. Approximately 20.95% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Renton, WA 98056-4123
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Renton Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Renton Technical College located?
Renton Technical College is located in Renton, WA.
How much does Renton Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $6,308 and average net price is $8,296 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,310 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Renton Technical College?
Renton Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,872 students, Hispanic or Latino (21.1%), White (19.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Renton Technical College?
About 52.0% of students at Renton Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Renton Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $45,679 six years after entry and $49,782 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Renton Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Renton Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,920.
Is Renton Technical College public or private?
Renton Technical College is a public institution located in Renton, WA.
Is Renton Technical College an HBCU?
No. Renton Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Renton Technical College a tribal college?
No. Renton Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Renton Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Renton Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 21.1%).
Is Renton Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Renton Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.