Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
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  • 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 3,905 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 110 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clover Park Technical College(WA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty110 staff141 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Clover Park Technical College has grown by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Clover Park Technical College diversity score of 0.73 is equal to the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,905 students3,905 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio36:127:1
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# Full-Time Students2,290 students2,290 students
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# Part-Time Students1,615 students2,049 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
7%
7%
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% Hispanic
9%
13%
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% Black
11%
5%
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% White
46%
47%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
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% Two or more races
8%
7%
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% Non Resident races
8%
7%
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% Unknown races
8%
12%
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Diversity Score0.730.73
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College Completion Rate
36%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$35,700$36,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,617 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,960 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 140% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,617$4,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,960$7,211
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid69%66%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,125$11,595
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,122$6,271
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Source: 2019 (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

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Clover Park Technical College is Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (3.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
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    Public
    6,067 students | 3.70 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98498
    (253) 964-6500     3.706,067
  • Tacoma Community College
    Public
    6,242 students | 5.20 Mi6501 S 19th St
    Tacoma,  WA  98466
    (253) 566-5000     5.206,242
  • Bates Technical College
    Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
    Public
    2,596 students | 5.80 Mi1101 S Yakima Ave
    Tacoma,  WA  98405
    (253) 680-7000     5.802,596
  • Pierce College-Puyallup
    Public
    4,453 students | 10.40 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98498
    (253) 964-6500     10.404,453
  • Highline College
    Highline College Photo - Looking west from the plaza outside the library and student union.
    Public
    6,530 students | 17.20 Mi2400 S 240th St
    Des Moines,  WA  98198
    (206) 878-3710     17.206,530
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 3,905 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,617
  • Out-state tuition: $12,960
  • Student:teacher ratio: 36:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
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Did You Know?
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,058 per year for in-state students and $7,211 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,770 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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