How much has Rochester Community and Technical's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 11.01% from 2014 ($22,124), where Rochester Community and Technical's current cost is $24,559. In 2024, the COA is increased by 9.79% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $5,624 (2014) to $6,359 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 29.14% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Rochester Community and Technical College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Rochester Community and Technical College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 11.01% for that period where the last year costs were $24,559. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 29.14% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $6,359. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Rochester Community and Technical College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$5,624$5,624-
2015-16$5,638$5,638 0.25%
2016-17$5,588$5,588 -0.89%
2017-18$5,636$5,636 0.86%
2018-19$5,639$5,639 0.05%
2019-20$6,554$6,554 16.23%
2020-21$5,252$5,252 -19.87%
2021-22$5,372$5,372 2.28%
2022-23$5,670$5,670 5.55%
2023-24-$6,359 12.15%
Rochester Community and Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has increased 14.29% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,400-
2015-16$1,600 14.29%
2016-17$1,600 0.00%
2017-18$1,600 0.00%
2018-19$1,600 0.00%
2019-20$1,600 0.00%
2020-21$1,600 0.00%
2021-22$1,600 0.00%
2022-23$1,600 0.00%
2023-24$1,600 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 6.41% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Rochester Community and Technical College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$15,100-
2015-16$15,100
2016-17$15,100
2017-18$15,100
2018-19$15,100
2019-20$15,100
2020-21$15,100
2021-22$15,100
2022-23$15,100
2023-24$16,600 9.93%
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