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 2,846 students (65% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,846 students
In-state tuition: $5,617
Out-state tuition: $12,960
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
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 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Clover Park Technical College diversity score of 0.72 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,846 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,841 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
1,005 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
374 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,841 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,005 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
8%
% Asian
12%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
11%
10%
% Hawaiian
48%
46%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
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)
0.311%
0.3575%
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
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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 (2024-25)
Enrollment: 2,846 students
In-state tuition: $5,617
Out-state tuition: $12,960
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
