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Renton Technical College

#2020 in US ranking Renton, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,892
Tuition & fees
$5,326
Avg. aid
$6,557
Receiving aid
77%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
46%
Median salary
$55,612
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Renton Technical College?

Orientation and graduation are two documented recurring occasions in RTC's academic year. Orientation introduces incoming students to enrollment and campus procedures; graduation recognizes students completing their credentials.

RTC also offers job fairs as part of its career support, giving students a way to encounter employers and learn about openings. Event schedules and participating employers can change. These activities are more relevant to RTC's documented student experience than assuming the college has the homecoming or game-day traditions of a residential university.

What are the student housing and dining options at Renton Technical College?

RTC does not offer college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students who need to relocate must arrange accommodation independently and account for the commute to campus or any required off-site training.

Applicants should not interpret a housing or food allowance in a financial-aid budget as an RTC room charge or a meal plan. Dining arrangements and campus food-service hours should be checked against the student's class schedule, particularly for evening programs. For budgeting, rent, groceries, and transportation are individual living costs rather than guaranteed services included with tuition.

Renton Technical College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Renton Technical College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
19:1
Campus size
30 acres

Renton Technical College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Renton Technical College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Renton Technical College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Renton Technical College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Renton Technical College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.