School Highlights
Perry Technical Institute serves 1,072 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,072 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Perry Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Perry Technical Institute
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1939
Total Faculty
58 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
14
18
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Perry Technical Institute has grown by 44% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Perry Technical Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,072 students
3,791 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,072 students
1,835 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,072 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,072 students
1,835 students
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
61%
19%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
30%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
79%
61%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$56,900
$36,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
70%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,680
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,142
$6,170
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry Technical Institute's ranking?
Perry Technical Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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