by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Renton Technical College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Renton Technical College came in at $6,308 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $7,369. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $1,264 in-state and $1,264 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,044 | $6,105 |
| Fees | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| Total | $6,308 | $7,369 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Renton Technical College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Renton Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Renton Technical College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Renton Technical College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Renton Technical College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,781 | $4,241 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,882 | $4,350 |
| One Year Ago | $4,673 | $5,207 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,044 | $6,105 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Renton Technical College has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition moved up 17.2%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $8,639 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.02%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,561. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.53%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,850.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,561 | $7,850 |
| In 2 Years | $6,824 | $8,362 |
| In 3 Years | $7,098 | $8,908 |
| In 4 Years | $7,383 | $9,489 |
| In 5 Years | $7,679 | $10,108 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $34,609, versus roughly $27,866 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Renton Technical College, go to the Renton Technical College Financial Aid page.
