Renton Technical College
Renton Technical College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Renton.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,763 students attend the school. Every year 63% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Renton Technical College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,518, and fees were $1,859. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,518 and $1,859 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students3,763 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Renton College ADN program curriculum offers instruction in medical, geriatric, surgical, pediatric and obstetric nursing as well as additional instruction in pharmacology, health assessment and advanced clinical nursing processes.
Students are able to exit the program after successfully completing a year in the program and be eligible to receive an LPN certificate. Graduates who complete the program are eligible for licensure from the National licensing body and are able to take the Nurse Certificate.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants need to be eighteen years or older
- High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
- Health insurance for injury and sickness
- Current and unencumbered CNA license (six months of work experience as CNA is required)
- HIV Training Certification
- Current CPR certification for healthcare providers
Applicants are required to submit to national criminal background check as well as submitting proof of health requirements and immunizations series. Program prerequisites are required to be completed with a minimum of a 2.5 Grade Point Average with courses having been taken in the ten years before proposed enrollment.
The program is in the process of obtaining accreditation from the National League of Nursing.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 25 | 47 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 41 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 19 miles radius of Renton Technical College
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Bellevue College
7 miles away |
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Highline College
9 miles away |
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South Seattle College
9 miles away |
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Seattle Central College
11 miles away |
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Green River College
12 miles away |
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
13 miles away |
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
15 miles away |
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North Seattle College
16 miles away |
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
19 miles away |
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Cascadia College
19 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $81/credit | |
| In State Students | $81/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $81/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,645 | $3,645 | $3,645 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,670 | $5,670 | $5,670 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,125 | $10,125 | $10,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of Renton Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 56% | $4,248 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $546 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $2,933 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $950 |
| Federal Student Loans | 19% | $5,438 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $11,819 |
$6,396
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,198 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,855 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$10,422 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$12,402 |
| Over $110,000$11,888 |
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Student Population
3,763
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,166
Women
2,597
Men
38%
Full-time
62%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
34% |
|
White |
32% |
|
Asian |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
