Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Renton Technical College is $6,723 for Washington residents and $7,257 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 16.23% for Washington residents and increased by 16.07% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Renton Technical is $7,814 for Washington residents and $8,424 for out-of-state students which is a 16.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 16.23% for Washington residents and increased by 16.07% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,048 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
Renton Technical Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,784 $6,252$15,048
2023-2024$6,723$7,257$15,048
Change % 2023-202416.23%16.07%0.00%
2024-2025$7,814$8,424$15,048
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Renton Technical College - COA
Renton Technical College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Renton Technical College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Renton Technical. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $121 for Washington residents and $138 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$104$119
2023-2024$121$138
2024-2025$141$160
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Renton Technical College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Renton Technical College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Renton Technical College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Renton Technical College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Renton Technical College$6,723$7,257
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$12,643$41,997
Washington State University$12,997$29,073
Western Washington University$9,286$27,853
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892
Bellevue College$4,305$10,183

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Renton Technical?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Renton Technical is $29,627 for Washington residents and $31,954 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$6,986$7,259$7,543$7,838$29,627
Out-of-State$7,539$7,831$8,135$8,450$31,954
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,259$7,543$7,838$8,145$30,786
Out-of-State$7,831$8,135$8,450$8,778$33,194
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,543$7,838$8,145$8,464$31,990
Out-of-State$8,135$8,450$8,778$9,119$34,481
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,838$8,145$8,464$8,795$33,242
Out-of-State$8,450$8,778$9,119$9,472$35,819
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,145$8,464$8,795$9,139$34,542
Out-of-State$8,778$9,119$9,472$9,840$37,208

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $94,159 for Washington residents and $96,486 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Renton Technical College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,033$23,363$23,702$24,052$94,159
Out-of-State$23,586$23,935$24,296$24,669$96,486
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,363$23,705$24,055$24,416$95,548
Out-of-State$23,935$24,296$24,669$25,055$97,956
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,705$24,058$24,419$24,793$96,983
Out-of-State$24,296$24,669$25,055$25,454$99,474
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,058$24,422$24,796$25,182$98,466
Out-of-State$24,669$25,055$25,454$25,866$101,044
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,422$24,799$25,185$25,584$99,999
Out-of-State$25,055$25,454$25,866$26,291$102,666

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 37% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,371 for Washington residents and $63,698 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Renton Technical College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,836$15,166$15,505$15,855$61,371
Out-of-State$15,389$15,738$16,099$16,472$63,698
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$15,166$15,508$15,858$16,219$62,760
Out-of-State$15,738$16,099$16,472$16,858$65,168
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$15,508$15,861$16,222$16,596$64,195
Out-of-State$16,099$16,472$16,858$17,257$66,686
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$15,861$16,225$16,599$16,985$65,678
Out-of-State$16,472$16,858$17,257$17,669$68,256
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$16,225$16,602$16,988$17,387$67,211
Out-of-State$16,858$17,257$17,669$18,094$69,878

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Renton Technical College.
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Renton Technical College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$6,723$942$15,048$7,257$942 $15,048

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