2025–2026 Lower Division Courses Tuition
Tuition for Lower Division Courses (under 300-level)
This tuition table is for certificate and associate degree credentials, effective Fall 2025.
Mandatory Fee, Security Fee, and Technology Fee not included.
| # of Credits | Washington Resident, USD | Non-Washington Resident with Waiver*, USD | International Student, USD |
| 1 | $131.96 | $150.94 | $339.30 |
| 2 | $263.92 | $301.88 | $678.60 |
| 3 | $395.88 | $452.82 | $1,017.90 |
| 4 | $527.84 | $603.76 | $1,357.20 |
| 5 | $659.80 | $754.70 | $1,696.50 |
| 6 | $791.76 | $905.64 | $2,035.80 |
| 7 | $923.72 | $1,056.58 | $2,375.10 |
| 8 | $1,055.68 | $1,207.52 | $2,714.40 |
| 9 | $1,187.64 | $1,358.46 | $3,053.70 |
| 10 | $1,319.60 | $1,509.40 | $3,393 |
| 11 | $1,384.69 | $1,575.50 | $3,466.57 |
| 12 | $1,449.78 | $1,641.60 | $3,540.14 |
| 13 | $1,514.87 | $1,707.70 | $3,613.71 |
| 14 | $1,579.96 | $1,773.80 | $3,687.28 |
| 15 | $1,645.05 | $1,839.90 | $3,760.85 |
| 16 | $1,710.14 | $1,906 | $3,834.42 |
| 17 | $1,775.23 | $1,972.10 | $3,907.99 |
| 18 | $1,840.32 | $2,038.20 | $3,981.56 |
| 19 | $1,894.05 | $2,083.81 | $4,165.59 |
| 20 | $2,077.10 | $2,274.98 | $4,633.02 |
| 21 | $2,195.49 | $2,393.37 | $4,958.75 |
| 22 | $2,313.88 | $2,511.76 | $5,284.48 |
| 23 | $2,432.27 | $2,630.15 | $5,610.21 |
| 24 | $2,550.66 | $2,748.54 | $5,935.94 |
| 25 | $2,669.05 | $2,866.93 | $6,261.67 |
* There are three college fees that are charged on a per unit/credit basis: mandatory fee, security fee, and technology fee.
- Mandatory Fee: $17/unit (credit)
- Security Fee: $4/unit (credit)
- Technology Fee: $3/unit (credit)
** Non-Washington Resident Tuition Differential Waiver - The college will waive 100% of the non-resident tuition differential for the operating fee only, meaning the non-Washington U.S. residents will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate.
Regarding residency concerns or questions, please contact Residency Office at residency@rtc.edu.
2025–2026 Lower Division Courses Tuition/Fee Rates
| Per Credits | Washington Resident | Non-Washington Resident | International Student |
| Operating Fee, credits 1-10 | $102.95 | $102.95 | $291.31 |
| Operating Fee, credits 11-18 | $51.80 |
$51.80 |
$59.27 |
| Operating Fee, credits 19+ | $118.39 | $118.39 | $325.73 |
| Building Fee, credits 1-10 | $15.44 | $34.42 | $34.42 |
| Building Fee, credits 11-18 | $5.44 | $6.45 | $6.45 |
| Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10 | $13.57 | $13.57 | $13.57 |
| Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.85 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $17 | $17 | $17 |
| Security Fee |
$4 |
$4 | $4 |
| Technology Fee | $3 | $3 | $3 |
Limitation of Liability: This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. For more information on charges based on the program.
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 state regulations.
2024–2025 Lower Division Courses Tuition
Tuition for Lower Division Courses (under 300-level)
This tuition table is for certificate and associate degree credentials, effective Fall 2024.
(Comprehensive fee, Security fee, and Technology fee not included*)
| # of Credits | Washington Resident | Non-Washington Resident with Waiver** | International Student |
| 1 | $127.59 | $145.79 | $328.13 |
| 2 | $255.18 | $291.58 | $656.26 |
| 3 | $382.77 | $437.37 | $984.39 |
| 4 | $510.36 | $583.16 | $1,312.52 |
| 5 | $637.95 | $728.95 | $1,640.65 |
| 6 | $765.54 | $874.74 | $1,968.78 |
| 7 | $893.13 | $1,020.53 | $2,296.91 |
| 8 | $1,020.72 | $1,166.32 | $2,625.04 |
| 9 | $1,148.31 | $1,312.11 | $2,953.17 |
| 10 | $1,275.90 | $1,457.90 | $3,281.30 |
| 11 | $1,338.86 | $1,521.83 | $3,352.46 |
| 12 | $1,401.82 | $1,585.76 | $3,423.62 |
| 13 | $1,464.78 | $1,649.69 | $3,494.78 |
| 14 | $1,527.74 | $1,713.62 | $3,565.94 |
| 15 | $1,590.70 | $1,777.55 | $3,637.10 |
| 16 | $1,653.66 | $1,841.48 | $3,708.26 |
| 17 | $1,716.62 | $1,905.41 | $3,779.42 |
| 18 | $1,779.58 | $1,969.34 | $3,850.58 |
| 19 | $1,894.05 | $2,083.81 | $4,165.59 |
| 20 | $2,008.52 | $2,198.28 | $4,480.60 |
| 21 | $2,122.99 | $2,312.75 | $4,795.61 |
| 22 | $2,237.46 | $2,427.22 | $5,110.62 |
| 23 | $2,351.93 | $2,541.69 | $5,425.63 |
| 24 | $2,466.40 | $2,656.16 | $5,740.64 |
| 25 | $2,580.87 | $2,770.63 | $6,055.65 |
* There are three college fees that are charged on a per unit/credit basis: comprehensive fee, security fee, and technology fee.
- Comprehensive Fee: $13/unit (credit)
- Security Fee: $3/unit (credit)
- Technology Fee: $1/unit (credit)
** Non-Washington Resident Tuition Differential Waiver - The college will waive 100% of the non-resident tuition differential for the operating fee only, meaning the non-Washington U.S. residents will pay the operating fee portion of tuition at the resident rate.
Regarding residency concerns or questions, please contact Residency Office at residency@rtc.edu.
2024–2025 Lower Division Courses Tuition/Fee Rates
| Per Credits | Washington Resident | Non-Washington Resident | International Student |
| Operating Fee, credits 1-10 | $99.66 | $99.66 | $282 |
| Operating Fee, credits 11-18 | $50.15 |
$50.15 |
$57.38 |
| Operating Fee, credits 19+ | $114.47 | $114.47 | $315.01 |
| Building Fee, credits 1-10 | $14.81 | $33.01 | $33.01 |
| Building Fee, credits 11-18 | $5.22 | $6.19 | $6.19 |
| Service & Activities Fee, credits 1-10 | $13.12 | $13.12 | $13.12 |
| Service & Activities Fee, credits 11-18 | $7.59 | $7.59 | $7.59 |
| Comprehensive Fee | $13 | $13 | $13 |
| Security Fee |
$3 |
$3 | $3 |
| Technology Fee | $1 | $1 | $1 |
Limitation of Liability: This is not a complete list of fees. Self-supporting classes are not subject to this fee schedule. For more information on charges based on the program, use the link on Understanding Your Financial Account Charges.
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 WA State regulations.