Renton Technical College

Renton Technical College, also known as RTC, is located in Renton, Washington, United States. It is one of the colleges, in the State of Washington, operated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The college provides training, re-training, and upgrading for students seeking marketable job skills.

The main goal of RTC is to provide job training in the shortest period of time and at the least cost. This is an important criteria for both students and taxpayers. The vocational training provided at RTC comprises of three programs:

Apprenticeship-related instruction
Full-time, initial job training
Part-time, retraining or upgrading existing skills

RTC's campus is home to several student-run clubs and organizations. The student body has a good number of international students. There are special clubs on campus to assist foreign students.

Campus Location

3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056-4195
USA
Main Tel: (425) 235-2352
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Renton Technical College Highlights

Where Renton Technical College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, medical adminstration, computer science and engineering, and cooking and culinary arts.
Large number of programs of study offered.
Many mature (40+ year old) students.
High male/female ratio.
Large number of students.
Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Racially diverse student body.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
< 1 year certificate	482	25
1-2 year certificate	392	28
2-4 year degree	137	14
Associate	115	28

Students

The student enrollment at Renton Technical College was 4,915 in 2007 (2,399 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 4,020
Books and supplies	$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Renton Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Renton Technical College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Rend Lake College	Ina, IL	4,821
Columbia College	Sonora, CA	2,734
Saint Paul College	Saint Paul, MN	4,990
Bellingham Technical College	Bellingham, WA	2,896
Hennepin Technical College	Brooklyn Park, MN	5,582
Southwestern Oregon Community College	Coos Bay, OR	2,344
Richland Community College	Decatur, IL	3,274
Southeastern Illinois College	Harrisburg, IL	2,606
Lincoln Trail College	Robinson, IL	1,445
Kaskaskia College	Centralia, IL	5,041

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		47
Without tenure; working toward tenure		21
Without tenure; tenure not available		6

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (8 awarded)

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (55 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (66 awarded)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (21 awarded)

Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (143 awarded)

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
Personal and Culinary Services

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (71 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

LAW (13 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (134 awarded)

Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Musical Instrument Fabrication and Repair
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (59 awarded)

Health and Medical Administrative Services
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (244 awarded)

Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (169 awarded)

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (38 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist

PRODUCTION TRADES (36 awarded)

Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (32 awarded)

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage