Rochester Community and Technical College at a Glance

RCTC was founded in 1915 on a motion by Dr. Charles Mayo to the Rochester School Board. Rochester is Minnesota’s oldest – and one of the nation’s oldest – original community colleges. In 2015, the College celebrated its 100th Anniversary.

• A campus of more than 500 acres
• More than 70 technical and transfer programs
• More than 100 degree options
• More than 300 online classes for students near and far
• Award-winning, expert faculty
• Service learning programs in the U.S. and around the world
• Innovative technology initiatives throughout the campus
• Successful partnerships with Rochester business and industry
• Diverse career pathways with other educational institutions
• 205 All-American athletes since 1957
• Nationally recognized Regional Sports Center with more than 20 athletic fields
• Rich and varied performing arts programs
• Theater, gallery, art, and multimedia studios

Mission

RCTC empowers students to thrive in an ever-changing, diverse society by providing access to exceptional education.

Vision

Rochester Community and Technical College will be a universal gateway to world-class learning opportunities.

Value Proposition

Improving Student Lives

College Values and Service Attributes

• Learner-Centered: Be approachable and attentive to students’ and others’ needs
• Excellence: Anticipate, create, and recognize engaging experiences
• Respect: Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity when serving
• Teamwork: Collaborate and engage each other to better serve
• Innovation: Explore, empower, and implement creative ideas to better serve
• Fun: Foster a pleasant, personable, and enjoyable environment

Core Outcomes

• Communication: Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.
• Critical Thinking: Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
• Personal and Professional Accountability: Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.
• Global Awareness and Diversity: Students will demonstrate an understanding of and respect for human diversity through their words and actions.

Students at RCTC

Enrollment:

• Fiscal Year 2024 Unduplicated Credit Headcount: 6,268
• Fiscal Year 2024 Total Full-Year Equivalent (FYE): 3,071.60

Gender:

• Percent Female: 62%
• Percent Male: 37%
• Unknown Gender: 1%

Ethnicity:

• American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
• Asian: 5.4%
• Black or African American: 14.4%
• Hispanic: 9.1%
• Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
• Nonresident Alien: 0.9%
• Not Reported/Unknown; 2.8%
• Two or More Races: 5.0%
• White: 62.0%

Fiscal Year 2023 Licensure Exam Pass Rate:

• Associate Degree of Nursing: 89.08%
• Peace Officer: 88.24%
• Practical Nursing: 92.31%

RCTC Academic and Student Life Offerings

Degrees Offered: Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Diplomas, Certificates

Largest Programs: Nursing, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Computer Science, Business, Dental Hygiene, Radiography*, Cancer Registry Management, Facility and Service Technology, Pre-Social Work

Unique Programs: Advanced Hospital Nursing Assistant, Aviation Pilot, Cancer Registry Management, Clinical Neurophysiology Technology*, Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS)*, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medicine Paramedic*, Histology Technician*, Human Services, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)*, Surgical Technology, Veterinary Technology

*denotes collaborative education partnership with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Tuition and Fees (2024-2025): $212.71 per credit. See a complete breakdown of costs.

Intercollegiate Sports: nationally renowned varsity Division III athletics. Men’s baseball, basketball, football, wrestling; women’s basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Life: Performing arts, sports, and fitness, student clubs, and organizations provide RCTC students with more options than you would expect at a two-year college. RCTC is large enough to be able to provide countless opportunities for students to take their college experience beyond the traditional classroom. But RCTC is small enough for students to immediately engage and become actively involved.

Housing: RCTC believes that housing selection is an important part of the college experience. Since we are a commuter campus, we encourage students to explore the array of housing options in Rochester, including housing options dedicated to students.

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