Stock image of College Campus wall
Clover Park Technical College

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

From a campus that began as a converted World War II navy base, Clover Park Technical College is a 2-year institution south of Seattle. CPTC is home to seven schools offering over 40 academic programs in subjects such as aerospace, hospitality, and transportation. As part of CPTC’s technical training curriculum, the campus is also home to a number of student-run services including an auto body shop and cosmetology salon. In addition, all of CPTC’s Aviation courses take place at the college’s South Hill Campus utilizing a runway at nearby Thun Field.

Average Net Price:
$7,904
Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,904
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$6,634
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$6,634
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$840
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$4,708
$30k - $48k
$6,192
$48k - $75k
$10,669
$75k - $110k
$12,912
$110k+
$10,951
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,901
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
24%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,811
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,600

 

Students receiving state aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3067
Students receiving federal aid
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,811

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,604
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,185
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$111
Students receiving federal loans
11%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,604
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,000

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is not checked
No
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionSeptember 27
Application Fee
$41
Applications Accepted

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
16
$30k - $48k
4
$48k - $75k
3
$110k+
1

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
2,788
Total Number of Undergrads
2,788
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
39

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
38%
62%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Hispanic
15%
White
48%
Multiracial
10%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is not checked
No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,185
Loan Default Rate
12%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$111
the instructors at clover park technical college are dedicated to their students success. i have been met with nothing but positive encouragement from my instructors to help reach my goals. clover park technical college is a top rate college.
Denise from Tacoma, WA