Clover Park Technical College

  • 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 4,286 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the state average of 56%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 4,286 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,617
  • Out-state tuition: $12,960
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 275 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clover Park Technical College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
275 staff
353 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Clover Park Technical College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Clover Park Technical College diversity score of 0.75 is equal to the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,286 students
5,207 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,457 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
1,829 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
428 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,457 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,829 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
10%
% Hispanic
15%
17%
% Black
13%
7%
% White
44%
44%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
8%
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.75
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)
45%
36%
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 $4,105. 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 $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 125% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,617
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,960
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,794
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,469
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Clover Park Technical College cost?
Clover Park Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,617 for In-State students and $12,960 for Out-State students.
What schools are Clover Park Technical College often compared to?
Clover Park Technical Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Tacoma Community College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 4,286 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,617
  • Out-state tuition: $12,960
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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.

Pierce County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Pierce County, WA is Tacoma Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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