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Renton Technical College
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Information Summary
Ranks 2211th overall and 39th in Washington
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$5,020 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
61% / 30% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
7,906 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Renton, WA 98056-4195
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,261 (24,261 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 10,287 (2.35 people per house) |
| Families | 6,245 (2.93 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,467 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,233 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 187 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 435 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 19,024 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,021 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Renton Technical College?
Ranks 3913th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $3,618 | $3,618 | $3,618 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $20 | $20 | $20 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $58 | $58 | $58 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $5,020 | $5,020 | $5,020 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $16,993 | $16,993 | $16,993 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,073 | $8,073 | $8,073 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,132  $4,020 |
$3,132  $4,020 |
$3,132  $4,020 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $993  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,693  $8,713 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,006  $3,260 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,913  $3,053 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Renton Technical College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Renton Technical College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Renton Technical College Ranks 3933rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,146 | 48 |  27% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,886 | 66 |  37% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $827 | 6 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,953 | 21 |  12% |
| Any financial aid type | 79 |  44% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Renton Technical College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 259 | 340 | 599 |
Hispanic | 254 | 209 | 463 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 570 | 704 | 1,274 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 38 | 49 | 87 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,006 | 1,991 | 3,997 |
Race Unknown | 1,003 | 480 | 1,483 |
| Total | 4,131 | 3,775 | 7,906 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Renton Technical College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 10 | 110 | |
| 14 | 89 | 103 | |
| 5 | 55 | 60 | |
| 10 | 39 | 49 | |
| 15 | 32 | 47 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Renton Technical College Ranks 1965th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $49,910 ($50,542 male / $49,035 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 74 (43 male / 31 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 339 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,170,000 |
Renton Technical College Academics
Renton Technical College is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Distance Learning, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and Student-Designed Major. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Renton Technical College.
- Security and Protective Services:
- Protective Services
- Personal and Culinary Services:
- Aesthetics/Skin Care, Baking/Pastry Arts, Barbering, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts/Related Services, Manicure/Nails
- Computer Science:
- Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Programming – General, Computer Programming – Specific Applications, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology, Information Sciences/Systems
- Education:
- Business Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Health Teacher Education, Teacher Assistance, Trade/Industrial Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Assistance, Massage Therapy, Medical Administrative Assistance, Medical Assistance, Medical Insurance Coding, Medical Records Administration, Medical Records Technology, Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance, Pharmacy Assistance, Surgical Technology
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Banking/Financial Services, Office Clerical Services, Office Management
In addition, for international students, the application fee is 25.
Renton Technical College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, otherwise did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Furthermore, Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Renton Technical College Financial Aid
Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Renton Technical College Students
Renton Technical College offers Associate degrees. Again, it is part of an Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.
This school features the Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Anyway, the school is located 10 miles from Seattle.
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