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Gordon Cooper Technology Center
- 1 John C Bruton Blvd
- Shawnee, OK 74804
- OPEID College Code: 00996800
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- General Phone: (405) 273-7493
- Superintendent: Martin E. Lewis
- Website: www.gctech.org

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Differs by Program
- Highest Degree: Non-Degree Granting
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 787

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
None Available
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 60% | 43% | 51% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $3,660 | $2,675 | $1,114 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $5,135 | $4,815 | $4,012 |
| Books and Supplies | $246 | $226 | $226 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,352 | $10,352 | $9,511 |
| Other Expenses | $7,193 | $7,193 | $6,609 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,394 | $3,394 | $3,118 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $22,926 | $22,586 | $20,358 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,775 | $8,435 | $7,356 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology | $5,381 | 1,917 Contact Hours | 18 Months |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | $3,738 | 1,515 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology | $2,987 | 1,266 Contact Hours | 12 Months |
| Child Care Provider | $1,545 | 1,050 Contact Hours | 9 Months |
| Business, Office Automation, Technology, Data Entry | $2,749 | 1,579 Contact Hours | 13 Months |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | $3,848 | 2,210 Contact Hours | 18 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 787 Undergraduate: 787
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 515 Female: 272
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 515 Female: 272
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 145 Part-Time: 642
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 145 Part-Time: 642
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 121 | 15% |
| Black | 29 | 4% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4% |
| White | 587 | 75% |
| Unknown | 10 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 405 | 51% |
| Ages 18-19 | 199 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 19 | 2% |
| Ages 22-24 | 27 | 3% |
| Ages 25-29 | 42 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 26 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 25 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 29 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 12 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 3 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 123 | 123 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 36 | 36 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 36 | 36 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 11 | 11 | - |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 22 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 54 | 54 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 39 | 39 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 10 | 10 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 49% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 47% |
| Black | 29% |
| Hispanic | 43% |
| White | 51% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 6 |
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 4 | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 4 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
