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Clover Park Technical College (CPTC)
- 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
- Lakewood, WA 98499
- OPEID College Code: 00575200
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- General Phone: (253) 589-5800
- President: John Walstrum
- Website: www.cptc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 9,829
- College Alias: CPTC, Clover Pk

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Our Mission is to provide education leading to competencies that meet business and industry standards for the diverse workforce of today and tomorrow.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CPTC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.cptc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $41.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CPTC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 59%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 46% | 53% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,147 | $2,236 | $2,250 | $371 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| Number in Default | 53 | 52 | 42 |
| Number in Repayment | 608 | 600 | 511 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,504 | $3,402 | $3,240 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $3,504 | $3,402 | $3,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,700 | $7,900 | $6,804 |
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $2,925 | $2,655 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,250 | $2,925 | $2,655 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,604 | $4,402 | $4,140 |
| Out of State | $4,604 | $4,402 | $4,140 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,554 | $15,227 | $13,599 |
| Out of State | $16,554 | $15,227 | $13,599 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,854 | $7,327 | $6,795 |
| Out of State | $7,854 | $7,327 | $6,795 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,829 Undergraduate: 9,829
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,664 Female: 6,165
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,664 Female: 6,165
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,046 Part-Time: 7,783
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,046 Part-Time: 7,783
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 34 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 69 | 0.7% |
| Black | 484 | 5% |
| Asian | 362 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 2% |
| White | 6,601 | 67% |
| Unknown | 2,097 | 21% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 126 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 420 | 4% |
| Ages 20-21 | 380 | 4% |
| Ages 22-24 | 476 | 5% |
| Ages 25-29 | 804 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 752 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 741 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,906 | 19% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,972 | 30% |
| Age Over 65 | 673 | 7% |
| Age Uknown | 579 | 6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 601 | 261 | 340 |
| Faculty Status | 317 | 91 | 226 |
| Tenured Faculty | 73 | 73 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 366 | 91 | 275 |
| Primarily Instruction | 317 | 91 | 226 |
| Primarily Public Service | 49 | - | 49 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 52 | - |
| Other Professionals | 10 | 10 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 173 | 108 | 65 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 130 | 69 | 61 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 32 | 4 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,287 (8) | $44,699 (3) | $45,640 (5) |
| Instructor | $45,287 (8) | $44,699 (3) | $45,640 (5) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,360 (83) | $51,382 (34) | $49,650 (49) |
| Instructor | $50,360 (83) | $51,382 (34) | $49,650 (49) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,563 (91) | $42,257 (37) | $41,088 (54) |
| Instructor | $41,563 (91) | $42,257 (37) | $41,088 (54) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 21% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 19% |
| Female | 23% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 13% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 26% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
