by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Rochester Community and Technical College were $6,389 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees were $824; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,565 |
| Fees | $824 |
| Total | $6,389 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Rochester Community and Technical College cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Rochester Community and Technical College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Rochester Community and Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Rochester Community and Technical College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,774 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,053 |
| One Year Ago | $5,556 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,565 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Rochester Community and Technical College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, tuition climbed 0.2%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $6,399 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 6.06%, so cost a year out lands around $6,775.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,775 |
| In 2 Years | $7,185 |
| In 3 Years | $7,620 |
| In 4 Years | $8,081 |
| In 5 Years | $8,570 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,661.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Rochester Community and Technical College, visit the Rochester Community and Technical College Financial Aid page.
