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 3,591 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the state average of 50%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 3,591 students
In-state tuition: $5,617
Out-state tuition: $12,960
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 50%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 275 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Clover Park Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Clover Park Technical College diversity score of 0.70 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,591 students
4,003 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,962 students
2,116 students
# Part-Time Students
1,629 students
1,887 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
374 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,962 students
2,116 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,629 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.67%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,700
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,617 is more than the state average of $4,559. 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 $7,740. The out-state tuition has grown by 125% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,617
$4,559
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,960
$7,740
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,794
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,469
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 3,591 students
In-state tuition: $5,617
Out-state tuition: $12,960
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 50%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Pierce County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,513 per year for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
