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Clover Park Technical College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Lakewood, Washington, CPTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. CPTC operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Clover Park Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Clover Park Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, CPTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at CPTC is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,740

Cost of attendance at Clover Park Technical College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,740

Cost of attendance at Clover Park Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Clover Park Technical College received on average $5,743 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,743
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 58 31% $4,662 $270,402
Other Federal Grant 100 53% $4,298 $429,836
State Grant/Scholarships 75 40% $3,065 $229,851
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 26 14% $2,017 $52,443
Total Grant & Scholarships 124 66% $5,743 $712,130

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clover Park Technical College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clover Park Technical College students is 31.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.2%.

31.1%

  • asian 52.6% 10 students
  • African American 20.6% 7 students
  • white 35.7% 45 students
  • unknown 27.3% 3 students
  • hispanic 29.0% 9 students
  • Mixed Race 12.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Clover Park Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clover Park Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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