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

Renton Technical College adopts the tuition schedule as approved by the Washington State Board for Community Technical College (SBCTC) on an annual basis. Tuition and fee rates are set by the State Legislature, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, and the Board of Trustees at Renton Technical College (RTC). Charges vary by residency status, credits, and course type enrolled. There are two levels of tuition rates: lower division rates apply to certificate and associate degree programs; upper division rates apply to bachelor’s degrees only.   

Types

  • Operating Fee, which supports college operations.
  • Building Fee, which supports infrastructure and innovation. This tuition fee is charged for in-person and online classes. 
  • Service & Activities (S&A) Fee, which supports students' activities and programs.

Please note: In your ctcLink account, depending on your residency status, for tuition purposes you will see these three parts of tuition charges broken separately "resident," "non-resident," and "international."

  • 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 Schedule for Lower Division Courses (courses under 300-level)

This tuition table is for certificate and associate degree credentials, effective Fall 2026.

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

# of Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident with Waiver* International Student
1 $136.14 $155.55 $350.12
2 $272.28 $311.10 $700.24
3 $408.42 $466.65 $1,050.36
4 $544.56 $622.20 $1,400.48
5 $680.70 $777.75 $1,750.60
6 $816.84 $933.30 $2,100.72
7 $952.98 $1,088.85 $2,450.84
8 $1,089.12 $1,244.40 $2,800.96
9 $1,225.26 $1,399.95 $3,151.08
10 $1,361.40 $1,555.50 $3,501.20
11 $1,428.58 $1,623.71 $3,577.13
12 $1,495.76 $1,691.92 $3,653.06
13 $1,562.94 $1,760.13 $3,728.99
14 $1,630.12 $1,828.34 $3,804.92
15 $1,697.30 $1,896.55 $3,880.85
16 $1,764.48 $1,964.76 $3,956.78
17 $1,831.66 $2,032.97 $4,032.71
18 $1,898.84 $2,101.18 $4,108.88
19 $2,020.98 $2,223.32 $4,444.76
20 $2,143.12 $2,345.46 $4,780.88
21 $2,265.26 $2,467.60 $5,117
22 $2,387.40 $2,589.74 $5,453.12
23 $2,509.54 $2,711.88 $5,789.24
24 $2,631.68  $2,834.02 $6,125.36
25 $2,753.82 $2,956.16 $6,461.48

*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 (out of state residency) will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate.

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

Per Credit Washington Resident (In-State Residency) Non-Washington Resident (Out-of-State Residency)  International Student or Undetermined Residency
Operating Fee, Credits 1-10 $106.35  $106.35  $300.92
Operating Fee, Credits 11-18 $53.51  $53.51  $61.23
Operating Fee, Credits 19+ $122.14  $122.14  $336.12
Building Fee, credits 1-10 $15.79  $35.20 $35.20
Building Fee, credits 11-18 $5.57  $6.60 $6.60
Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10 $14 $14 $14
Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18 $8.10 $8.10 $8.10
Mandatory Fee $22 $22 $22
Security Fee $5 $5 $5
Technology Fee $4 $4 $4

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.

Tuition Schedule for Lower Division Courses (courses under 300-level)

This tuition table is for certificate and associate degree credentials, effective Fall 2026.

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

# of Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident with Waiver* International Student 
1 $264.21 $283.62 $742.23
2 $528.42 $567.24 $1,484.46
3 $792.63 $850.86 $2,226.69
4 $1,056.84 $1,134.48 $2,968.92
5 $1,321.05 $1,418.10 $3,711.15
6 $1,585.26 $1,701.72 $4,453.38
7 $1,849.47 $1,985.34 $5,195.61
8 $2,113.68 $2,268.96 $5,937.84
9 $2,377.89 $2,552.58 $6,680.07
10 $2,642.10 $2,836.20 $7,422.30
11 $2,655.77 $2,850.90 $7,437
12 $2,669.44 $2,865.60 $7,451.70
13 $2,683.11 $2,880.30 $7,466.40
14 $2,696.78 $2,895 $7,481.10
15 $2,710.45 $2,909.70 $7,495.80
16 $2,724.12 $2,924.40 $7,510.50
17 $2,737.79 $2,939.10 $7,525.20
18 $2,751.46 $2,953.80 $7,539.90
19 $3,001.67 $3,204.01 $8,268.13
20 $3,251.88 $3,454.22 $8,996.36
21 $3,502.09 $3,704.43 $9,724.59
22 $3,752.30 $3,954.64 $10,452.82
23 $4,002.51 $4,204.85 $11,181.05
24 $4,252.72 $4,455.06 $11,909.28
25 $4,502.93 $4,705.27 $12,637.51

*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 (out of state residency) will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate.

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

Per Credit Washington Resident (In-State Residency) Non-Washington Resident (Out-of-State Residency) International Student or Undetermined Residency
Operating Fee, Credits 1-10  $234.42 $234.42 $693.03
Operating Fee, Credits 11-18  $0 $0 $0
Operating Fee, Credits 19+  $250.21 $250.21 $728.23
Building Fee, credits 1-10  $15.79 $35.20 $35.20
Building Fee, credits 11-18  $5.57 $6.60 $6.60
Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10  $14 $14 $14
Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18  $8.10 $8.10 $8.10
Mandatory Fee  $22 $22 $22
Security Fee  $5 $5 $5
Technology Fee  $4 $4 $4

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.

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

These are three college fees set by Renton Technical College that are charged on a per unit (credit) basis, effective Summer 2026: mandatory, security, and technology fee.

  • Mandatory Fees: $22/unit (credit) are used to offset operating expenses
  • Security Fees: $5/unit (credit) are used to support campus security
  • Technology Fees: $4/unit (credit) are part of the Associated Student Government budget and are used for technology resources

Service Fees

The college may charge service fees to cover the cost of processing specialized services, such as:

  • International Admissions Fee: $50, non-refundable fee
  • International Insurance Fee: it may be varied, depending on the contracts 
  • Late Registration Fee: $45
  • Enrollment Payment Plan Fee: $25, non-refundable fee
  • ACCUPLACER Test Fees: $10/exam or $25 for three exams
  • Challenge Course Fee: $75 per course
  • WABO Testing Fee: $62 per test
  • WABO Practice Fee: $55 

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
Business Project Coordinator (ASST) 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, plus LGL 110, LGL 112, LGL 117 and LGL 201

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: $17.04/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: $17.04/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component 

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/credit

  • CST 191
  • CST 192
Certified Nursing Assistant

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component
Dental Assistant (DENT)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)

- Courses with lab component

Dental Exam Course Fee: $270/course

  • DENT 112

Clinical Placement Fee: $100/course

  • DENT 192

Dental Model Course Fee: $305.75/ course, non-refundable

  • DENT 102

Dental Lab Kit Fee: $400/ course, non-refundable

  • 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: $17.04/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component

Massage License Exam Course Fee: $265/course, non-refundable

  • MAST 116
Medical Administrative Programs (MAP)

Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)

  • MAP 120
  • MAP 123
  • MAP 280
  • MAP 285
  • MAP 295

MAP Yellowdig Fee: $25 per course, non-refundable

  • MAP 101
  • MAP 201
  • MAP 280
  • MAP 289
  • MAP 295
Medical Assistant (MEDA)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/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: $169/course 

  • MEDA 127 
Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/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 
Registered Nurse (NURS)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/year 

Supplies Course Fee: $50/unit (credit) 

- Courses with lab component 

Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)

  • NURS 195 
  • NURS 198
  • NURS 199
  • NURS 294
  • NURS 295
  • NURS 296
  • NURS 299

Nursing Exam Course Fee: $806.29/course 

  • NURS 101
  • NURS 117
  • NURS 115
  • NURS 203
  • NURS 210
  • NURS 222
Surgical Technologist (SURG)

Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $17.04/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: $257/course 

  • SURG 190

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. It is a non-refundable after 100% dropped period 
  • Exam Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of exam certifications taken throughout the program. It is a pass-through fee, and it is non-refundable after 100% dropped period. 
  • Learning Platform Fee: This fee covers the cost for Nursing program, including the exam certification taken throughout the program. It is non-refundable after 100% dropped period.

Note: All exam course fee, clinical placement fee and another program specific fees are pass-through course fees, non-refundable after 100% refund period, and are charged to students with their mandatory fees and then gets used to pay a charge from a vendor or industry certification exam fee as part of the curriculum. 

 

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, except independent study courses
Cybersecurity Analyst (CYA)

Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) 

- All CYA courses, except independent study 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 June 8, 2026.

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