Renton Technical College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Renton Technical College?

For 2024-25, reported average full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled about $6,330 for in-state students and $7,768 for out-of-state students. Those totals combine the reported tuition and mandatory fees for each residency category; they are not a complete cost of attendance.

• In-state tuition: $5,000; required fees: $1,330.
• Out-of-state tuition: $6,081; required fees: $1,687.
• Reported part-time tuition: $146 per credit for in-state students and $156 per credit for out-of-state students.

Books, tools or uniforms, transportation, food, and housing can materially change a student's budget. RTC does not operate undergraduate housing, so a housing allowance in a cost estimate represents living expenses, not a campus residence-hall bill. Program-specific supplies can also make two credentials with similar tuition cost different amounts.

Financial aid changes what some students pay. In 2024-25 data, the average net price for students from families earning $48,000 or less was $8,137; for the $48,001-$75,000 group it was $9,790. Net price is a historical average after applicable grant and scholarship aid, not a quote for a new applicant. Students should compare their own aid offer and program expenses with the college's current-year budget rather than combine figures from different years into one estimate.

What are the work-study opportunities at Renton Technical College?

RTC students may be able to combine school with part-time employment, including Federal Work-Study when they meet aid requirements and a position is available. Work-Study is a form of financial aid earned through a job; it is not an automatic payment or a guarantee of placement.

Students seeking it generally need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), review their aid eligibility, and apply for an available job. Ordinary part-time work does not require a Work-Study award. Either type of employment needs to fit around required classes, labs, and any clinical schedule.

RTC's career support includes individual counseling, résumé preparation, career-interest assessment, a job bank, job fairs, and opportunities to meet employers. Those services can help students search for work and plan a career, but a job lead is different from a verified placement outcome. On the aid side, 77% of students received some form of financial aid in the reported 2024-25 data, while 3% received student loans. Eligible students may also investigate federal grants, Washington state aid, scholarships, and veterans' education benefits; each has its own application and eligibility rules.