Renton Technical College | Field Guide 2023

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Renton Technical College’s short- and long-term career training programs prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers in manufacturing, health care, automotive, information technology, business and culinary arts.

Whether they want to advance their careers, get transfer credits, earn their high school diplomas, or take college preparatory classes, students find their place at Renton Technical College. RTC provides small classes, student support, hands-on training and flexible course options in an inclusive environment. Renton Technical College meets students where they are and helps move them forward to greater opportunities. Equity is at the core of our mission, and 70% of students identify as students of color.

Key Facts

Highest Enrolled Programs

Computer Science
Automotive Technology
Early Childhood Education
Medical Assistant
Welding

Enrollment

Headcount (all sources): 7,100
FTES (all sources): 2,996
Headcount (state-funded): 6,522
FTES (state-funded): 2,767

Students in Selected Programs

Applied bachelor's: 82
Apprentices: 1,716
I-BEST: 482
International: 21
Running Start: 145
Worker Retraining: 439

Student Profile

Type of Student

Academic/transfer: 12%
Basic skills: 22%
Workforce education: 66%
Other: 1%

Race/Ethnicity*

Students of color: 70%

American Indian/Alaska Native: 4%
Asian: 22%
Black/African American: 20%
Hispanic/Latino: 25%
Pacific Islander: 2%
White: 43%

Attendance

Full-time: 37%
Part-time: 63%

Family and Finances

Students receiving need-based financial aid: 41%
Students with dependents: 54%

Gender

Female: 43%
Male: 57%

Median age

Points of Interest

RTC has a place for everyone

Whether students want to advance their careers, get transfer credits, earn their high school diplomas, or take college preparatory classes, there’s a place for them at Renton Technical College. RTC provides small classes, student support, hands-on training, and online options in an inclusive environment. Renton Technical College meets students where they are and helps move them forward to greater opportunities.

Preparing the workforce

Renton Technical College’s Career Training Programs prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers in manufacturing, health care, automotive, information technology, business and culinary arts. Short- and long-term programs – in person or online – provide options for all students. Our collaboration with industry experts means our program outcomes align with workforce needs. In addition to certificate and associate degrees in career training programs, RTC offers Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Network Architecture and Application Development, meeting the needs of the ever-growing information technology field.

Equitable education

Equity is at the core of our mission. We are proud to serve a diverse population, including students from historically marginalized communities, immigrants, refugees, adult learners and veterans. We strive to remove barriers to success, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our commitment to equitable student success led the college to receive the Equity Award from The Washington Association of College Trustees. It reflects the college’s commitment to creating practices that promote and enhance opportunities for institutional diversity, inclusion and equity for women, persons of color, LGBTQIA+ or members of any other underrepresented or underserved populations.

Data is from the 2021-22 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted.

*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.