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Rochester Community & Technical College, also referred to as RCTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Rochester, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest community college in Minnesota. RCTC was established in 1915 under the name University Department of Southern University. In 1917, the college's name was changed to Rochester Junior College. In 1973, the name changed again to Rochester Community College. From 1987 to 1991, the college's name changed three more times from Rochester Technical Institute to Rochester Technical College to Minnesota Riverland Technical College. The last name was given after the college merged with Austin and Faribault Technical College. In September 1996, the college was finally christened as RCTC.
The departments at RCTC include the following:
The sports teams of the College are called RCTC Yellow Jackets. The official mascot is Sting the bee. The students of RCTC compete in baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, fast pitch softball, volleyball, and wrestling.
Students attend Rochester Community And Technical College in Rochester, MN, a small city. The school is a public institution. Rochester Community And Technical College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size.
Applicants to Rochester Community And Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Rochester Community And Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 5,898 students at Rochester Community And Technical College (as of 2007).
More complete details are provided below.
Rochester Community And Technical College
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904-4999
General Phone: (507) 285-7210
http://www.rctc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 328 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 157 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 149 | veterinary assistant, radiographer, dental assistant, dental hygienist, surgical tech, mental health services tech, medical coding, cardiovascular tech, ... |
| Medical Administration | 83 | health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary, medical informatics, medical office assistant |
| Business And Management | 81 | business management, retail, accounting, human resources development, customer service management, accounting technology |
| Construction Trades | 69 | property management, carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | mechanical drafting, CAD and design, electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 31 | child care management, child care provider |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 17 | turf management, greenhouse operations |
| Mechanics And Repair | 13 | automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, data entry |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | web design, system administration, computer science, computer graphics, computer networking |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Media | 5 | digital communications |
| Music | 4 | music theory and composition |
| Animal Science And Care | 4 | equine science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | community health services |
| Science | 2 | biomedical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 2 | teacher aide |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Rochester Community And Technical College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 766 | 39 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 158 | 23 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 114 | 13 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 45 | 3 |
In 2007, Rochester Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,898 students (4,160 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Rochester, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,656 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,656 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Rochester Community And Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237300)
Rochester Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 56 | $57,063 | 90 | $59,989 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $57,063 | 90 | $59,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Management
Human Resources Development
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Greenhouse Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Informatics
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rochester Community And Technical College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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