Estimated Cost of Attendance

RTC Standard Cost of Attendance for 2025–2026

Federal Regulations require schools to establish a cost of attendance (COA), which reflects the average cost of attending college.

The budget reflects the estimated cost of attendance associated with enrolling at Renton Technical College for the academic year. It is determined by the state and includes allowances for tuition and fees, books/supplies, transportation, housing, and food.

COA is based on quarterly enrollment level which varies for each student. You cannot receive aid above this amount. The Student and Parent Contribution are determined by applying a federal need analysis formula to the information you provided on your aid application. Eligibility for need based financial aid is determined by subtracting the Student and Parent Contribution from the Budget Amount.

RTC's standard COA is based on a nine-month, three term, full-time enrollment. Costs are estimates only and are prorated for less than full-time enrollment level.

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Expenses	Off Campus	BAS - Off Campus
Tuition, Fees	$6,015	$8,958
Books, Supplies	$528	$528
Room & Board*	$17,702	$17,702
Transportation	$2,790	$2,790
Misc., Personal	$1,908	$1,908
Total	$28,943	$31,886

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*RTC does not have on campus housing. Our institution uses the “off-campus” room/board rate provided by Washington Financial Aid Association guidance.

**Please note that all tuition and fee rates are set by the Washington State Legislature, the Board of Community and Technical Colleges and the Board of Trustees, and are subject to change. Renton Technical College reserves the right to change, without notice, any fees to comply with the state college regulation or policies.