Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,723 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,257 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,067 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $5,051 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.00% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Renton Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,257
Books and supplies
$942
Fees and remainder
$6,868
Sticker price
$15,067
Average net price
$5,051
Average aid coverage
66%
$10,016 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Renton Technical College pays approximately $5,051 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Renton Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Renton Technical College net price
$5,051
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Renton Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,257 and average net price at $5,051. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,257
Current net price
$5,051
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
55.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,782
Undergraduates
1,539
10-Year Median Earnings - Renton Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Renton Technical College graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Renton Technical College?
Undergraduates
1,539
Completion rate
55.00%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.00%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.00% of Renton Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Renton Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
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Accreditation
Renton Technical College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Renton Technical College is listed at 3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA 98056-4123. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Renton Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renton Technical College | Not available | $7,257 | $5,051 | $49,782 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Renton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Renton Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Renton Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Renton Technical College tuition?
Renton Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,257.
What is Renton Technical College's average net price?
Renton Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $5,051.
What is Renton Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,782 for Renton Technical College.
Is Renton Technical College accredited?
Renton Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Renton Technical College?
The local dataset lists 1,539 undergraduate students at Renton Technical College.
What percentage of Renton Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Renton Technical College in the local dataset is 18.00%.
What is the federal loan rate at Renton Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Renton Technical College in the local dataset is 3.91%.
Where should I verify Renton Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Renton Technical College or the latest official federal education data.