Rochester Community and Technical College

Overview

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC), located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public two-year institution founded in 1915, making it Minnesota's oldest original community college. The college offers a breadth of programs, including liberal arts and sciences, career technical education, and health sciences, with nursing being a notably popular program among students. RCTC occupies a campus that blends modern facilities with accessible outdoor spaces, providing an environment suitable for academic pursuits and student activities alike. Though it does not offer on-campus housing, RCTC collaborates with nearby housing partners to accommodate students seeking living arrangements. Situated in a city recognized for its health care emphasis, due to being the home of the Mayo Clinic, RCTC benefits from this close relationship, fostering a strong allied health program. With a generally open admissions policy, the college seeks to be accessible to a diverse student body seeking educational and career advancement.

Rochester Community and Technical College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,728 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,754 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,053 plus fees of $617.