Gordon Cooper Technology Center

1 John C Bruton Blvd
Shawnee, OK 74804
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Gordon Cooper Technology Center serves 860 students (11% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American), which is less than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 860 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Gordon Cooper Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Gordon Cooper Technology Center
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
39 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
33
25
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Gordon Cooper Technology Center has grown by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Gordon Cooper Technology Center diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
860 students
1,344 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
28:1
# Full-Time Students
94 students
493 students
# Part-Time Students
766 students
1,027 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
860 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
94 students
489 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
766 students
1,012 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
67%
49%
% Two or more races
19%
10%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
87%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
61%
90%
Acceptance Rate
80%
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
The acceptance rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 80%, which is higher than the state average of 77%.
What is Gordon Cooper Technology Center's ranking?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 860 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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