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Perry Technical Institute

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 79%
On-time graduation rate 79%

Located in Yakima, Washington, Perry Tech is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Perry Technical Institute 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.

Perry Technical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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, Perry Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Perry Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 79% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 69%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Perry Tech are Instrumentation Technology/Technician, Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Instrumentation Technology/Technician

Program Length 24 months
Tuition and Fees $42,815
Books and Supplies $4,458
Total Cost $47,273

Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Program Length 24 months
Tuition and Fees $41,482
Books and Supplies $2,412
Total Cost $43,894

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

Program Length 18 months
Tuition and Fees $27,642
Books and Supplies $5,278
Total Cost $32,920

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 79 of freshman students at Perry Technical Institute received on average $5,407 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.

$5,407
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 248 60% $4,275 $1,060,077
Other Federal Grant 249 60% $4,475 $1,114,360
State Grant/Scholarships 226 55% $2,868 $648,182
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 326 79% $5,407 $1,762,542

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Perry Technical Institute students who enrolled in 2018 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 Perry Technical Institute students is 79.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 80.2%.

79.4%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 79.1% 129 students
  • unknown 100.0% 4 students
  • hawaiian 60.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 80.2% 182 students
  • International Students 83.3% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 9 students

Service Offerings

Perry Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Perry Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

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