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Rochester Community And Technical College

Rochester Community And Technical College

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:

  • Art
  • Business Programs
  • English as a Second Language
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Science
  • World Languages

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.

Overview of Rochester Community And Technical College

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.

Areas of Study

The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size.

Rochester Community And Technical College Selectivity

Applicants to Rochester Community And Technical College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Rochester Community And Technical College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

There are 5,898 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Rochester Community And Technical College

Rochester Community And Technical College
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904-4999
General Phone: (507) 285-7210
http://www.rctc.edu/

Rochester Community And Technical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts359liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine152registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Medical Support and Technology138radiographer, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, health service and sciences, electroencephalographic tech, ...
Medical Administration89health unit coordinator, medical records tech, medical transcription, medical secretary, medical informatics
Business and Management72business management, retail, accounting, customer service management, accounting technology, human resources development
Security and Law Enforcement55criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Construction Trades53property management, carpentry
Engineering Technician50CAD and design, electronics tech, architectural drafting, computer systems tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech
Mechanics and Repair24automobile mechanics, HVAC
Family and Social Work19child care management
Office and Administration14administrative assistant, data entry, general office occupations
Landscaping and Horticulture12greenhouse operations, turf management
Design10graphic design
Computer Science and Engineering9computer networking, web design, system administration, computer graphics
Animal Science and Care7equine science
Science5biomedical sciences
Music5music theory and composition
Education and Teaching4teacher aide, music teaching
Photography and Commercial Art1photography
Media1digital communications
Engineering1engineering
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy1sports and fitness management

Number of programs and degrees for Rochester Community And Technical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree81642
Award of less than 1 academic year13122
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years8715
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years473

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Rochester Community And Technical College had a total enrollment of 5,898 students (4,270 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black7%
Hispanic2%
Asian4%
American Indian1%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1928%
20-2116%
22-2414%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Rochester Community And Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time44 %

Rochester Community And Technical College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Rochester Community And Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,820
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,820
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 Faculty

Rochester Community And Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4981
Non-tenured, but on tenure track106
Non-tenured and not on tenure track02

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year59$59,98789$62,463
All faculty totalacademic year59$59,98789$62,463

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Rochester Community And Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

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 Systems Networking and Telecommunications
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter

DESIGN
Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
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
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint 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 Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant

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)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

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

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Rochester Community And Technical College Highlights

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What Sets Rochester Community And Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Rochester Community And Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 7%Rochester Community And Technical College % of degrees in medical administration
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Rochester Community And Technical College Number of students
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Rochester Community And Technical College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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