School Highlights
Perry Technical Institute serves 867 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 867 students
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- 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
Perry Technical Institute
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Perry Technical Institute has grown by 51% over five years.
The Perry Technical Institute diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
867 students
4,711 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
867 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
867 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
55%
7%
% White
2%
44%
% Hawaiian
39%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7943%
0.5723%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$56,900
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,680
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,142
$6,170
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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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