Clover Park Technical College
Tel:
(253)589-5800
- 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 fulling and in demand today.
School Highlights
- Clover Park Technical College serves 3,682 students (64% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 41%.
- Clover Park Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Clover Park Technical College is Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (3.5 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 38% over five years.
| Clover Park Technical College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 110 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,682 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,353 students | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,329 students | 2,110 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 6% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% |
| % Black | 13% | 4% |
| % White | 62% | 59% |
| % Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 6% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 36% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $35,700 | $36,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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 fulling 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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- The nearest community college to Clover Park Technical College is Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (3.5 miles away).
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