Tuition and Fees

Tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). RTC reserves the right to change the fees without notice and change tuition rates to comply with State regulations.

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Tuition

  • Professional-Technical and Academic Tuition: Renton Technical College adopts the tuition schedule as approved by the Washington State Board for Community Technical College (SBCTC) on an annual basis. Tuition rates are set by the State of Washington. Charges vary by residency status and the credits amounts. The tuition includes the Operating Fee, Building Fee, and Service and activities (S&A) Fee.
  • Basic Skills Tuition: Students who are taking classes within the College & Career Pathways area of study are charged $25/term (quarter).
  • Apprentice Tuition: For Apprenticeship courses (as agreed upon between the college and apprenticeship partner), the State Board has set a rate equal to 50% of the standard per credit amount for tuition (operating and building fees) and S&A fees. In alignment with the apprenticeship tuition waiver, the college will waive 50% of the tuition, comprehensive, security, and technology fees. The waiver does not apply to applicable course/class and eLearning fees.
  • Journeyperson Tuition: For Journeyperson courses, including the Multi-Occupational Trades (MOT) degree*, RTC has set a rate equal to 75% of the standard per credit amount for tuition (operating and building fees), S&A fees, the comprehensive, security and technology fees. The waiver does not apply to applicable course/class and eLearning fees.

Tuition for Lower Division Courses (under 300-level)

This tuition table is for certificate and associate degree credentials, effective Fall 2025.

Mandatory Fee, Security Fee, and Technology Fee not included.

# of Credits Washington Resident, USD Non-Washington Resident with Waiver*, USD International Student, USD
1 $131.96 $150.94 $339.30
2 $263.92 $301.88 $678.60
3 $395.88 $452.82 $1,017.90
4 $527.84 $603.76 $1,357.20
5 $659.80 $754.70 $1,696.50
6 $791.76 $905.64 $2,035.80
7 $923.72 $1,056.58 $2,375.10
8 $1,055.68 $1,207.52 $2,714.40
9 $1,187.64 $1,358.46 $3,053.70
10 $1,319.60 $1,509.40 $3,393
11 $1,384.69 $1,575.50 $3,466.57
12 $1,449.78 $1,641.60 $3,540.14
13 $1,514.87 $1,707.70 $3,613.71
14 $1,579.96 $1,773.80 $3,687.28
15 $1,645.05 $1,839.90 $3,760.85
16 $1,710.14 $1,906 $3,834.42
17 $1,775.23 $1,972.10 $3,907.99
18 $1,840.32 $2,038.20 $3,981.56
19 $1,894.05 $2,083.81 $4,165.59
20 $2,077.10 $2,274.98 $4,633.02
21 $2,195.49 $2,393.37 $4,958.75
22 $2,313.88 $2,511.76 $5,284.48
23 $2,432.27 $2,630.15 $5,610.21
24 $2,550.66 $2,748.54 $5,935.94
25 $2,669.05 $2,866.93 $6,261.67

* There are three college fees that are charged on a per unit/credit basis: mandatory fee, security fee, and technology fee.

  • Mandatory Fee: $17/unit (credit)
  • Security Fee: $4/unit (credit)
  • Technology Fee: $3/unit (credit)

** Non-Washington Resident Tuition Differential Waiver - The college will waive 100% of the non-resident tuition differential for the operating fee only, meaning the non-Washington U.S. residents will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate.

Regarding residency concerns or questions, please contact Residency Office at residency@rtc.edu.

2025–2026 Lower Division Courses Tuition/Fee Rates

Per Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident International Student
Operating Fee, credits 1-10 $102.95 $102.95 $291.31
Operating Fee, credits 11-18 $51.80

$51.80

 $59.27
Operating Fee, credits 19+ $118.39 $118.39 $325.73
Building Fee, credits 1-10 $15.44 $34.42 $34.42
Building Fee, credits 11-18 $5.44 $6.45 $6.45
Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10 $13.57 $13.57 $13.57
Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18 $7.85 $7.85 $7.85
Comprehensive Fee $17 $17 $17
Security Fee

$4

 $4 $4
Technology Fee $3 $3 $3

Limitation of Liability: This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. See below for more information on charges based on the program.

Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). RTC reserves the right to change the fees without notice and change tuition rates to comply with state regulations.

Tuition for Upper Division Courses (300 and above)

This tuition table is for applied bachelor credentials, effective Fall 2025.

Mandatory fee, Security fee, and Technology fee not included.

# of Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident International Student
1 $255.94 $274.92 $718.88
2 $511.88 $549.84 $1,437.76
3 $767.82 $824.76 $2,156.64
4 $1,023.76 $1,099.68 $2,875.52
5 $1,279.70 $1,374.60 $3,594.40
6 $1,535.64 $1,649.52 $4,313.28
7 $1,791.58 $1,924.44 $5,032.16
8 $2,047.52 $2,199.36 $5,751.04
9 $2,303.46 $2,474.28 $6,469.92
10 $2,559.40 $2,749.20 $7,188.80
11 $2,572.69 $2,763.50 $7,203.10
12 $2,585.98 $2,777.80 $7,217.40
13 $2,599.27 $2,792.10 $7,231.70
14 $2,612.56 $2,806.40 $7,246
15 $2,625.85 $2,820.70 $7,260.30
16 $2,639.14 $2,835 $7,274.60
17 $2,652.43 $2,849.30 $7,288.90
18 $2,665.72 $2,863.60 $7,303.20
19 $2,908.90 $3,105.97 $8,008.51
20 $3,150.46 $3,348.34 $8,713.82
21 $3,392.83 $3,590.71 $9,419.13
22 $3,635.20 $3,833.08 $10,124.44
23 $3,877.57 $4,075.45 $10,829.75
24 $4,119.94 $4,317.82 $11,535.06
25 $4,362.31 $4,560.19 $12,240.37

* There are three college fees that are charged on a per unit/credit basis: mandatory fee, security fee, and technology fee.

  • Mandatory Fee: $17/unit (credit)
  • Security Fee: $4/unit (credit)
  • Technology Fee: $3/unit (credit)

* Non-Washington Resident Tuition Differential Waiver - The college will waive 100% of the non-resident tuition differential for the operating fee only, meaning the non-Washington U.S. residents will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate

Regarding residency concerns or questions, please contact Residency Office at residency@rtc.edu.

2025–2026 Upper Division Tuition Rates

Per Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident International Student
Operating Fee, credits 1-10  $226.93 $226.93 $670.89
Operating Fee, credits 11-18  $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Operating Fee, credits 19+  $242.37 $242.37 $705.31
Building Fee, credits 1-10 $15.44 $34.42 $34.42
Building Fee, credits 11-18 $5.44 $6.45 $6.45
Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10 $13.57 $13.57 $13.57
Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18 $7.85 $7.85 $7.85
Comprehensive Fee $17 $17 $17
Security Fee $4 $4 $4
Technology Fee $3 $3 $3

Limitation of Liability: This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. See below for more information on charges based on the program.

Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). RTC reserves the right to change the fees without notice and change tuition rates, to comply with state regulations.

Understanding Your Account Charges

Example financial account charges

Figure 1: Example charges that can be found on a student's financial account. Each student's account will vary depending on a number of circumstances, such as program, residency status, and classes taken.

College Fees

  • College Fee: Fees set by Renton Technical College. 
    • Mandatory Fees: $17/unit (credit) are used to offset operating expenses
    • Security Fees: $4/unit (credit) are used to support campus security
    • Technology Fees: $3/unit (credit) are part of the Associated Student Government budget and are used for technology resources

Service Fees

Service Fees: The college may charge service fees to cover the cost of processing specialized services.

  • International Admissions Fee: $50
  • Enrollment Payment Plan Fee: $25
  • ACCUPLACER Test Fees: $10/exam or $25 for three exams
  • Challenge Course Fee: $75

eLearning Fees

  • eLearning Course Fee: Fees applied to classes based on Instruction Mode. They are to cover costs associated with eLearning staff, software, and equipment. These are applied to Professional Technical (Career Training) and Academic (General Education) classes.
    • Online (OS, OW, OA, OB): $20/course
    • In person (Web-Enhanced-WE), Hybrid (HY), Flexible (FL): $20/course

Course/Class Fees

The following programs have additional fees for the program. They are organized by Area of Study.

 

Program Additional Fees
Band Instrument Repair Technology (BIR)

Supplies Course Fee: $25/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Commercial Building (Industrial, Stationary) Engineering (CBE)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Commercial Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Electrical Plant Maintenance (CBE, MEC)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Engineering Design Technology (DFT)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Industrial Engineering (CBE, MEC)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Machining Technologies (MTEC)

Supplies Course Fee: $30/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Mechatronics (MEC)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Property Maintenance for Multi-Family Residences (PROP)

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Surveying (Field & Land) (SUR)

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Welding (WELD)

Supplies Course Fee: $40/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Definitions:

Supplies Course Fee: Fees are applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.

 

Program Additional Fees
Accounting (ACCT) No additional fees
Contemporary Business Administration (BUS) No additional fees
Construction Management (CONST)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- All CONST courses, excluding independent courses
Legal Assistant (LGL)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component 
Office Assistant (ASST) No additional fees

Definitions:

* Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.

 

Program Additional Fees
Culinary Arts (CUL)

Supplies Course Fee: $25/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

EXCEPT:

  • CUL 104 - Supplies Course Fee: $50/unit (credit)
  • CUL 133 - Supplies Course Fee: $30/unit (credit)

Culinary Arts Course Fee: $17.28/unit (credit)
Professional Baking (BAK)

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Definitions:

  • Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.
    • Supplies Course Fees for CUL 104 and CUL 133 are set at a higher rate specifically for those courses to cover the higher materials costs.
  • Culinary Arts Course Fee: Fees apply to courses to cover the cost of meals for students during the quarter.

 

Program Additional Fees
Anesthesia Technologist  (ANES)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)* 

- Courses with lab component 

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit

  • ANES 191 
  • ANES 192 
  • ANES 193 

Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course 

  • ANES 118 
Central Service Technician (CST)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component 

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/credit

  • CST 191
  • CST 192
Dental Assistant (DENT)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Dental Exam Course Fee: $270/course

  • DENT 133

DENT Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $62/course

  • DENT 153 

Dental Model Course Fee: $147/ course

  • DENT 102
Early Childhood Education (ECC, ECED&, EDUC&)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Massage Therapy Practitioner (MAST)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component

Massage License Exam fee: $120/course

  • MAST 211
Medical Administrative Programs (MAP)

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

  • MAP 120
  • MAP 123
  • MAP 280
  • MAP 285
  • MAP 295
Medical Assistant (MEDA)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $145/unit (credit)

  • MEDA 192 

Medical Asst Exam Course Fee: $165/course 

  • MEDA 127 
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)

  • PHLEB 191 

Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course 

  • PHLEB 101 
Nursing Assistant (NA)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Pharmacy Technician (PHAR)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Registered Nurse (NURS)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $50/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component 

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)

  • NURS 107 
  • NURS 195 
  • NURS 198
  • NURS 294
  • NURS 295
  • NURS 296

Nursing Exam Course Fee: $360/course 

  • NURS 103 
  • NURS 203 
Surgical Technologist (SURG)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)

  • SURG 191
  • SURG 193

Surgical Tech Exam Course Fee: $240/course 

  • SURG 90
Veterinary Assistant (VET)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Vet Assistant Exam Course Fee: $100/course 

  • VET 106 

VET Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $25/course 

  • VET 181 

Definitions:

  • Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: This fee covers medical malpractice and general liability insurance for the year.
  • *Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab component to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.
  • Clinical Placement Fee: This fee covers the costs associated with clinical placement.
  • Exam Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of exam certifications taken throughout the program.
  • Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of the dosimeter badge needed for the program.

 

Program Additional Fees
Cloud Network Technology (CNT)

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component
Computer Science (CSI)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit) 

- All CSI courses
Cybersecurity Analyst (CYA)

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) 

- All CYA courses 
BAS Application Development (CSI)

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component
BAS Computer Network Engineering (CNE)

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component

Definitions:

Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab components to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.

 

Program Additional Fees
Autobody Repair & Refinishing (ABDY)

Supplies Course Fee: $27/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component
Automotive Technology (AUTC)

Supplies Course Fee: $25/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Definitions:

Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses with lab component to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.

 

Course Subject Additional Fees
BIOL& Science Course Fee: $8/unit (credit) 
PHYS& Science Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) 

Definitions:

Supplies Course Fee: Fees applied to courses to cover the cost of supplies used throughout the program.

Limitation of Liability

This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). RTC reserves the right to change the fees without notice and change tuition rates, to comply with the State regulations.

Page updated on August 12, 2025.

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