Renton Technical College (RTC) is a two-year community college in Renton, Washington. RTC was founded in 1942 to meet the needs of war production for World War II. At the end of the war, the school turned to vocational training. In the 1990s, it was converted into a technical college.
| Overall Score (about) | Insufficient Data |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $6,336 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 18 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 3,546 |
There are nine distinct areas of study at RTC:
Through these nine departments, RTC offers 36 associate degrees, 12 associate transfer degrees for students intending to complete a bachelor
Over 1500 RTC students a year engage in apprenticeships in 16 different programs. In fact, 20% of technical interns in the entire state of Washington in any given year are enrolled at RTC. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, have a valid Washington State driver
Many programs at RTC have waiting lists, so applying as early as possible is essential if you wish to guarantee entry into the program of your choice.
RTC awards around 90 scholarships of their own a year, for a total of over $47,000 in awards. About 1,700 students receive financial aid in a given year.
Students who have been in the workforce and have returned to school to upgrade their skills or start a new career may qualify for assistance with child care, tuition, books, and supplies. They may also be able to receive unemployment benefits while engaged in full-time training. You may be eligible if you are receiving or eligible to receive unemployment benefits from Washington State; you have received a layoff notice and will be laid off in the near future; you have exhausted your unemployment benefits from Washington State within the past couple years; you are formerly self-employed but lost your business due to the recent economic downturn; you are a veteran who was honourable discharged from service in the last couple years; or a displaced homemaker
Over 12,000 students are enrolled at RTC at any given time, with over a third of those full-time attendees. About 60% of the student body is male and 40% is female. The average age of the student body is 32.
About 50% of the student body is European American; 17% is Asian American, Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander; 16% is Latino American; 14% is African American; and 2% is Native American.
After their time at RTC, about 5% of students at RTC transfer to four-year programs. 76% engage in direct workforce training, while about 17% attend RTC to study basic skills.
The child care center at RTC offers child care for children aged 12 months to 5 years. The center is open from 6:30 AM to 5 PM and only accepts full-time enrollments. Care giver-to-child ratios are 1:7 for toddlers and 1:10 for preschoolers. Many students receive funding from the Department of Early Learning at DSHS to subsidize child care costs. Paid staff at the Center all have appropriate training in Early Childhood Education and are certified and licensed. In addition, students enrolled in the RTC early childhood education programs gain experience by assisting in the classrooms.
The child care center is in partnership with the Puget Sound Educational Service District to offer Head Start for eligible three year olds. Head Start participant receive additional services at no cost, including health screenings, parent education, and support to access services for the whole family.
The college cafeteria offers standard grill, deli, and salad bar fare from 6:30 AM to 1 PM Monday to Friday. In addition, the Culinary Education programs run two restaurants; Culinaire Room, a traditional restaurant serving a blend of Northwest, ethnic, and international cuisine; and Culinaire Express, a casual restaurant serving burgers, fries, and more to stay or to go. The Professional Baking program runs a bakery selling cakes, pies, breads, pastries, and baked goods to order.
Renton is 11 miles southeast of Seattle. Bus service from the campus connects students to all parts of the Seattle metro area.
Originally a coal supply town, Renton is currently a center of manufacturing and technology companies. Area companies who hire graduates of RTC include Boeing, Paccar, and a number of dot-com companies.
RTC students enjoy the cultural opportunities and especially musical opportunities afforded by local culture in Seattle. Given the culture that gave rise to Bill Frisell, The Presidents of the United States of America, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and Mudhoney, Seattle is home to excellent music 365 days a year. Other cultural elements enjoyed by RTC students include anime convention Sakura-Con, gaming convention Penny Arcade Expo, and the Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic.
There are roughly 88 full-time and 161 part-time faculty, with an additional professional technical staff of 22.
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