Gordon Cooper Technology Center Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public certificate and vocational school in Shawnee, Oklahoma, enrolling about 173 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 89.58% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,021 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,680 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 173 54.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 89.58%
- First-Generation Students: 54.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 878
Gordon Cooper Technology Center: what the data shows
Common questions about Gordon Cooper Technology Center, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is located in Shawnee, OK (ZIP 74804).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center public or private?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a Public institution.
How much does Gordon Cooper Technology Center cost?
Average net price after aid: $1,680.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $311 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,427 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,077 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $3,895 |
How big is Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Total enrollment: 173 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 878 students.
About 54% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
150%-time completion rate: 89.58%.
First-year retention: 78.5%.
What do graduates of Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn?
Median earnings: $34,450 six years after entry; $42,021 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
9.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Gordon Cooper Technology Center known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (84 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (27 completions)
- Graphic Design (24 completions)
- 04.8051 (23 completions)
- Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk (23 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (22 completions)
- Engineering, General (20 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (20 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 89.58%; median earnings $42,021 at 10 years; net price $1,680. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Gordon Cooper Technology Center was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,680
2024 Value
In 2024 Gordon Cooper Technology Center had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,680.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$6,720 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,680 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Financial Aid by Income Level
9.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Gordon Cooper Technology Center was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Gordon Cooper Technology Center in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $-1,643 |
| 2014 | — | — | $165 |
| 2015 | — | — | $2,140 |
| 2016 | — | — | $1,227 |
| 2017 | — | — | $3,908 |
| 2018 | — | — | $1,039 |
| 2019 | — | — | $3,731 |
| 2020 | — | — | $2,790 |
| 2021 | — | — | $2,338 |
| 2022 | — | — | $3,978 |
| 2023 | — | — | $4,513 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Gordon Cooper Technology Center reported total enrollment of about 173 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 69% male and 31% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (63.6%), Two or More Races (17.9%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (11.0%). About 9.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Gordon Cooper Technology Center in 2024 is 173 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 878 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 63.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
89.58% 100% Completion Time
89.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 89.58% of students graduating from Gordon Cooper Technology Center completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 8% male / 92% female
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 89% male / 11% female
- Graphic Design: 54% male / 46% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Return on Investment
$42,021 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
6153.12% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 31 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 84 completions
2. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 27 completions
3. Graphic Design: 24 completions
4. 04.8051: 23 completions
5. Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk: 23 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 22 completions
7. Engineering, General: 20 completions
8. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 20 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 19 completions
Most popular programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Gordon Cooper Technology Center graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Gordon Cooper Technology Center from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,597
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public institution located in Shawnee, OK. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Graphic Design. Enrollment is approximately 173 students. Student body composition includes White (63.6%), Two or More Races (17.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (11.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 89.58%. Approximately 9.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Shawnee, OK 74804
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 89.58% graduation rate, Gordon Cooper Technology Center demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gordon Cooper Technology Center located?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is located in Shawnee, OK.
How much does Gordon Cooper Technology Center cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $1,680 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center reports undergraduate enrollment of about 878 students, White (63.6%), Two or More Races (17.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
About 54.1% of students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Gordon Cooper Technology Center earn?
Median earnings are $34,450 six years after entry and $42,021 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Gordon Cooper Technology Center?
The 150%-time completion rate is 89.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center public or private?
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public institution located in Shawnee, OK.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center an HBCU?
No. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center a tribal college?
No. Gordon Cooper Technology Center is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Gordon Cooper Technology Center does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.4%).
Is Gordon Cooper Technology Center religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Gordon Cooper Technology Center in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oklahoma college costs
- Oklahoma colleges by ROI
- Oklahoma trade schools profile
- Shawnee, Oklahoma city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oklahoma
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.