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Public, 4-Year
Renton, WA

Renton Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in WA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$6,723

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

57.8%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$49,782

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Renton Technical College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Renton, WA. With a competitive tuition profile of $6,723, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 57.8% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$26,892

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.4 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$19,782

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$170,928

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$368,748

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Renton Technical College is $7,920.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
50.0%
50.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
21.8%
Hispanic
20.0%
Asian
19.3%
Black
17.9%
Unknown
12.0%
Two or more
7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
International
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$6,723

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,050
$30k - $48k$4,344
$48k - $75k$8,250
$75k+$13,031

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$7,920
Pell Grant Recipients18.0%
Using Federal Loans3.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment53.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

57.8%

In-State Cost

$6,723

Age 25+ Students

62.5%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 14

Working at 6yr

982 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Renton (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Renton (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.