Clover Park Technical College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7250 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1947 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1856 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #45 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,408
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.cptc.edu
Clover Park Technical College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Clover Park Technical College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
821 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
407 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Clover Park Technical College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1202 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 600 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 589 (17%) |
| Black or African American | 407 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 336 (10%) |
| Asian | 216 (6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 28 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,877
- Students receiving aid
- 59%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,740 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,740 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,740 |
| Fee in-district | $894 |
| Fee in-state | $894 |
| Fee out-of-state | $894 |
Clover Park Technical College majors
Clover Park Technical College has granted 23 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Clover Park Technical College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Aesthetician & Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | 44 | |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 37 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 24 | 7 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 29 | |
| Interior Design | 17 | 10 |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 26 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 22 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 17 | |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 15 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 14 | |
| Fire Systems Technology | 14 | |
| Dental Assisting & Assistant | 13 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 13 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 12 | |
| Electromechanical & Electromechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 12 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 11 | |
| Retail Management | 9 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 8 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 8 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 8 | |
| Pharmacy Technician & Assistant | 8 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 7 | |
| Histologic Technician | 7 | |
| Environmental & Environmental Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 | |
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Prepress & Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | |
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 3 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Construction Trades, Other | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 432 | 23 |
Clover Park Technical College has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 48% | 39% |
Publications & Citations
Clover Park Technical College has published 22 scientific papers with 98 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Political Science, Ecology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 7 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 9 |
| 2024 | 3 | 11 |
| 2025 | 6 | 34 |
General info
| Alternative names | CPTC Clover Pk Clover Park Tech Clover Park |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 391 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW Lakewood, Washington, 98499-4004 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 64,000 |
| Phone | 2535895800 |