How much has Rochester Community and Technica's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

13.32%

In-State

13.32%

Out-of-State

Rochester Community and Technica's tuition & fees has increased from $5,638 (2015) to $6,389 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 13.32% over the past 10 years.

Rochester Community and Technica's tuition increase rate is higher than the Minnesota's average increase rate of 7.71%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 10.08% from 2015 ($22,338).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Rochester Community and Technica's COA is $24,589, which is increased by 0.12% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Rochester Community and Technica's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$22,338$22,338-
2016-17 --$22,288$22,288-0.22%
2017-18 --$22,336$22,3360.22%
2018-19 --$22,339$22,3390.01%
2019-20 --$23,254$23,2544.10%
2020-21 --$21,952$21,952-5.60%
2021-22 --$22,072$22,0720.55%
2022-23 --$22,370$22,3701.35%
2023-24 ---$24,5599.79%
2024-25 --$24,589$24,5890.12%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 13.32% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,565. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Rochester Community and Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,638$5,638-
2016-17$5,588$5,588-0.89%
2017-18$5,636$5,6360.86%
2018-19$5,639$5,6390.05%
2019-20$6,554$6,55416.23%
2020-21$5,252$5,252-19.87%
2021-22$5,372$5,3722.28%
2022-23$5,670$5,6705.55%
2023-24-$6,35912.15%
2024-25$6,389$6,3890.47%
Rochester Community and Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,600-
2016-17$1,600
2017-18$1,600
2018-19$1,600
2019-20$1,600
2020-21$1,600
2021-22$1,600
2022-23$1,600
2023-24$1,600
2024-25$1,600

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 6.41% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Rochester Community and Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$15,100-
2016-17$15,100
2017-18$15,100
2018-19$15,100
2019-20$15,100
2020-21$15,100
2021-22$15,100
2022-23$15,100
2023-24$16,6009.93%
2024-25$16,600

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Rochester Community and Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Rochester Community and Technical College$6,389
($6,389)		$6,359
($6,359)		0.47%
Normandale Community College$6,329
($6,329)		$6,321
($6,321)		0.13%
Century College$6,214
($6,214)		$6,182
($6,182)		0.52%
Anoka-Ramsey Community College$5,682
($5,682)		$5,682
($5,682)		-
Minneapolis Community and Technical College$6,161
($6,161)		$6,128
($6,128)		0.54%
Minnesota State Community and Technical College$5,908
($5,908)		$5,900
($5,900)		0.14%

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