“Minnesota's oldest community college, founded 1915 on a motion by Charles Mayo.”
Rochester Community and Technical College is a public community college in Rochester, Minnesota, founded in 1915 on a motion by Charles Mayo. Minnesota's oldest original community college, it offers more than 70 programs and has Path to Purple partnerships with Winona State University.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$6,389
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
70+ programs and 130+ credential options including transfer, career, and technical programs.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $6,389
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
