Renton Technical College was founded in 1942 as a vocational school to train workers for wartime industries, including aircraft manufacturing at nearby Boeing. It later became part of the Washington State community and technical college system and today serves a highly diverse student population in the Seattle metropolitan area. It is best known for hands-on career and technical education, strong employer partnerships, and certificate and applied degree programs that lead directly to employment.
RTC has a commuter-oriented, practical campus culture where many students are working adults, career changers, and English language learners. Distinctive strengths include nursing and allied health, welding, automotive, IT, aviation-related and manufacturing programs, and Adult Basic Education/ESL pathways. Small class sizes, instructors with industry experience, and extensive student support services define the student experience.
| Type | Community College |
| Location | Renton, Washington |
| Founded | 1942 |
| Total students | 6,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission |
| Graduation rate | 55% |
| Average starting salary | $45,000 |
| In-state tuition | $4,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,500 |
| Room & board | N/A |
| Average financial aid | $5,500 |
| Students receiving aid | 70% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling admission |
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