Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Renton Technical College
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Net Price
$9,790
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Renton Technical College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,296
Renton Technical College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,034
$30–48k
$8,137
$48–75k
$9,790
$75–110k
$13,861
$110k+
$16,335
Understanding Your Aid Package
Renton Technical College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$9,790/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,034/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$7,920
Range (25th–75th)$3,386 – $10,046
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,000
Debt Manageability
0.14x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.5%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,782
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-1,162
53th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$27,780
25th %ile
$75,295
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Renton Technical College Cost & Financial Aid
Renton Technical College's published tuition is $17,585 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $9,790—a difference of $7,795.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,034 at Renton Technical College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Renton Technical College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Renton graduates is $7,920, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $84 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,335 at Renton—still $1,250 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
