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Our Students
The majority of our students come from Western Washington. Some come from out
of state, and a small number come from foreign countries.
During the 2006-2007 school year, a total of 20,280 students registered for classes at RTC. Of these students:
- 3,301 (16.3%) of all students were enrolled for basic education;
- 10,666 (52.6%) of all students were enrolled in a full-time career training program.
- 6,286 (31%) of our students attended on-campus day classes; 10,843 (53.5%) attended evening classes.
- 1,695 (15.9%) of students were enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
- Of our degree-seeking students (902), 72.6% attended full-time.
Our student body is diverse. The median age is 31, 48.3% of the students are female, 50.8% are male; 33.5% of students are persons of color or mixed racial background* (Asian, 12.9%; African American, 8.5%; American Indian/Alaskan Native, .09%; Hispanic, 8.6%; Pacific Islander/Hawaiian, 2.5%; White, 46.7%)
*of those who reported their race
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