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Renton Technical College

Renton, WA·Public·1,539 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,539 students.

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1,539
Students
$5,051
Net Price
55%
Grad Rate
$43,000
Earnings
10 yr
$6,993
Debt

About This School

Renton Technical College is a public institution located in Renton, Washington with approximately 1,539 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,051 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $43,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Renton Technical College is a public community college in Renton, Washington. The college offers bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificates of completion in professional-technical fields. As of June 2023, the college had over 3,200 students, 81 full-time faculty members, 238 part-time faculty members, and 221 other staff member.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, career-focused path — at just $5,051/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,993 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low compared to most colleges. The trade-off is a 55% graduation rate, which means roughly half of students don't finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the program you want has strong completion and job placement numbers. If you stay the course, median earnings of $43,000 a decade out are modest but reasonable for the technical and vocational credentials this school specializes in.

Founded
1942
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Education18%
Computer Science11%
Business & Marketing7%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,723
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,257
Avg Net Price
$5,051
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduation$6,993

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
55%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,993
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,993
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$35,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White22%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian19%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,539 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Renton Technical College

3000 NE Fourth St

Renton, WA 98056-4123

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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