Important Academic Statistics

Total 4,482 students attended Rochester Community and Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 102 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 105 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 259 (full-time) and 151 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Rochester Community and Technical College is 24% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 55% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population4,482
Graduation Rate24%
Number of Faculty207
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Rochester Community and Technical College is $6,359 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
70% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,049 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$6,359
Average Financial Amount$5,049

Offered Certificate Programs

Rochester Community and Technical College offers 39 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 239 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate234123
2 Years Certificate13480
4 Years Certificate3036
Total398239

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Rochester Community and Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 239 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 123 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 80 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 36 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism (2 completers) 13 completers
Communication5
Speech Communication and Rhetoric8
Mass Communication/Media Studies0
Engineering Technology 0 completers
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD0
Work and Family Studies 2 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 0 completers
Natural Sciences0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 2 completers
Physical Fitness Technician2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 13 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science13
Precision Production Trades 19 completers
Welding Technology/Welder19
Visual and Performing Arts 9 completers
Commercial Photography5
Music Technology4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 64 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant0
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk0
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician38
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist4
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)2
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling4
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling0
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide16
Business 1 completers
Business/Commerce0
Business Administration and Management1
Office Management and Supervision0
Human Resources Development0
Total123
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education 2 completers
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Work and Family Studies 0 completers
Child Care Provider/Assistant0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 3 completers
Golf Course Operation and Grounds Management1
Physical Fitness Technician2
Construction Trades 23 completers
Carpentry/Carpenter23
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (3 completers) 33 completers
Dental Assisting/Assistant3
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist1
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder4
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training25
Business 15 completers
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science10
Total80
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 3 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician3
Construction Trades 24 completers
Building/Property Maintenance24
Mechanics and Repairers 9 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician9
Total36

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,482 students have enrolled into Rochester Community and Technical College. By gender, 1,645 male and 2,837 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,960 White (66.04%), 591 Black/African American (13.19%), 375 Hispanic (8.37%), 213 Asian (4.75%), and 717 students with other races. 48 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total4,4821,6452,837
American Indian/Native American1257
Asian21375138
Black/African American591271320
Hispanic375132243
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander110
White2,9601,0361,924
Two More18361122
Un-Known994455
Non-resident Alien482028

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