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.
Tuition
- Professional-Technical and Academic 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 rates
are set by the State of Washington. Charges vary by residency status and the credits
amounts. The tuition includes the Operating Fee, Building Fee, and Service and activities
(S&A) Fee.
- 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.
College Fees
- College Fee: Fees set by Renton Technical College.
- Mandatory Fees: $17/unit (credit) are used to offset operating expenses
- Security Fees: $4/unit (credit) are used to support campus security
- Technology Fees: $3/unit (credit) are part of the Associated Student Government budget and are used for technology resources
Service Fees
Service Fees: The college may charge service fees to cover the cost of processing specialized services.
- International Admissions Fee: $50
- Enrollment Payment Plan Fee: $25
- ACCUPLACER Test Fees: $10/exam or $25 for three exams
- Challenge Course Fee: $75
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 |
| Accounting (ACCT) | 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 |
| Office Assistant (ASST) | No additional fees |
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:
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: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit)* - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit
Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course
|
| Central Service Technician (CST) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee: $145/credit
|
| Dental Assistant (DENT) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Dental Exam Course Fee: $270/course
DENT Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $62/course
Dental Model Course Fee: $147/ course
|
| Early Childhood Education (ECC, ECED&, EDUC&) |
Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component |
| Massage Therapy Practitioner (MAST) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Massage License Exam fee: $120/course
|
| Medical Administrative Programs (MAP) |
Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit)
|
| Medical Assistant (MEDA) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee 5+ Cr: $145/unit (credit)
Medical Asst Exam Course Fee: $165/course
|
| Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)
Phlebotomy Exam Course Fee: $129/course
|
| Nursing Assistant (NA) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component |
| Pharmacy Technician (PHAR) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $5/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component |
| Registered Nurse (NURS) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $50/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)
Nursing Exam Course Fee: $360/course
|
| Surgical Technologist (SURG) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $20/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Clinical Placement Fee: $145/unit (credit)
Surgical Tech Exam Course Fee: $240/course
|
| Veterinary Assistant (VET) |
Mal & Gen Liability Insurance: $16.27/year Supplies Course Fee: $15/unit (credit) - Courses with lab component Vet Assistant Exam Course Fee: $100/course
VET Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: $25/course
|
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.
- Exam Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of exam certifications taken throughout the program.
- Dosimeter Badge Course Fee: This fee covers the cost of the dosimeter badge needed for the program.
| 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 |
| Cybersecurity Analyst (CYA) |
Supplies Course Fee: $10/unit (credit) - All CYA 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 May 8, 2025.