by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Rochester Community and Technical College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Rochester Community and Technical College is ranked #1,071 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #25 of 69 for value.
Read the full Rochester Community and Technical College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Rochester Community and Technical College is ranked #35 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #25 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Rochester Community and Technical College financial aid page to be sure.
Rochester Community and Technical College is ranked #1,071 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Rochester Community and Technical College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rochester Community and Technical College costs about $16,345. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,381 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,462 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,435 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,345 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,381 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Rochester Community and Technical College net price and the factors that affect it.
What Rochester Community and Technical College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rochester Community and Technical College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $77,848 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,381 | #1,071 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,740 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $77,848 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,381 | #25 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $57,740 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rochester Community and Technical College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,835 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,005 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,077 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,328 |
| Over $110K | $17,781 |
About 62% of Rochester Community and Technical College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,473 per year. Get more details on the Rochester Community and Technical College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Rochester Community and Technical College net price page for the cost detail.
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