Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA, 98499-4004
Tel: (253)589-5800
Public | 4,445 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Clover Park Technical College serves 4,445 students (63% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body.
  • Clover Park Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.

School Overview:
Clover Park Technical College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 127 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 4,445 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:35 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 2,797 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,648 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 5% 2%
% Hawaiian		 1% 1%
% Hispanic		 3% 6%
% Black		 10% 15%
% White		 79% 62%
% Two or more races		 2% 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,419 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $4,419 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Why Clover Park? Clover Park Technical College students get a time-honored style of hands-on learning experience taught by experts in a large variety of practical career fields. From aviation to health care, from computers to design, from cooking to welding, you can trust that you are learning the theory, the basics, the art and the best practice for a profession that’s fulfilling and in demand today. At Clover Park Technical College, we focus on excellence, experience, and employment. Redefine education. See what Clover Park has for you. Call 253-589-5800, text TECH4U to 41513 or visit www.cptc.edu

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