Rolla Technical Institute/Center (Rockhurst)

1100 Rockhurst Rd, Kansas City, MO

Located in Rolla, Missouri, Rolla Technical Institute offers continuing education and vocational training to learners in the Rolla area. The school also has dual credit programs students can take concurrently with their high school studies. The educational programs include automotive technology, fire and rescue, and drafting and design, just to name a few.

Continuing education and adult vocational training are also offered at Rolla: among them are practical nursing, dental hygiene, and masonry. The Vocational Resources Education Program at Rolla is designed to provide career advisors to both current students and graduates.

Rolla has an open admissions process, meaning that any student with a high school diploma or GED may apply.

Students wishing to find out more about the application process and educational opportunities they can expect to find at Rolla are encouraged to check out the school’s web site for more information. Rolla takes pride in developing qualified, capable professionals who know their business.

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program’s profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.Get More Information

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate’s | (B) Bachelor’s | (M) Master’s Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,…)

• Construction Trades
  • Carpentry (C)

• Engineering Technology
  • Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Health and Clinical Professions
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
  • Radiology Technician (C)
  • Surgical Technologist (C)
  • EMT & Paramedic

• Mechanic and Repair Technology
  • Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (C)
  • Auto Mechanic (C)
  • Auto Body (C)

• Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork

• Security and Protective Services
  • Fire Science (C)

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average “out of pocket” cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,400. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $50 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Rolla Technical Institute/Center may provide services like those listed below:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Assistance to find work

Rolla Technical Institute now offers CNC machine training

[IMAGE ‘790’ /]Stiles Machinery is pleased to announce that Rolla Technical Institute (RTI) recently acquired a Weeke Vantech CNC router to provide their students with the opportunity to learn the basics of CNC machining.

Located in Rolla, Missouri, RTI is an education service of Rolla Public Schools. The technical training offered by RTI prepares students with real-world skills and encourages them to pursue further career-related college or technical training.  In particular, their Wood Manufacturing and Design program includes “hands-on” experiences in the areas of conventional machining, residential cabinetmaking, assembly and finishing. Students actively participate in the design, planning and fabrication of a variety of wood products.  The Weeke router is the school’s first CNC machine.

The Cabinetmaking Instructor for RTI is Robert Studdard. Robert clearly understands the importance of educating the future workforce of the woodworking industry. He is the recipient of the WoodLinks Educator of the Year award and is active with Skills USA.  He recently attended Stiles Education courses, along with his colleague, Don Block, the Drafting & Design, Surveying Instructor at RTI, to learn how to operate their new Weeke and properly train their students to do the same.  “We are excited to offer our students the chance to learn how to operate a CNC machine,” stated Robert during his training session.

Along with RTI is Rolla Technical Center (RTC), which is a separate building that houses the allied health programs, a few technical programs, the Rolla Public Schools administrative offices, and a satellite branch of East Central Community College.  Collectively, the buildings and school are known as RTI/RTC and serve approximately 600 secondary students annually. The students are from 10 sending schools located in four different counties.   RTI/RTC also serves about 300 adult students annually as part of the school’s community and continuing education program. The school serves as a satellite for East Central College and William Woods University, and this program also develops customized training to meet the needs of local businesses.  RTI/RTC has been providing career and technical education since 1968.  

On June 9th, Stiles and Rolla will be hosting a free open house event to showcase the school, their Wood Manufacturing and Design program, and the new Weeke Vantech CNC router.  For more information, visit the events calendar.