Clover Park Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Clover Park Technical College is a public community college in Lakewood, Washington, serving roughly 2,636 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,864 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,634. Student demographics in federal data include White (32.4%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (18.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,634
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $9,864 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,636 71.7% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 42.75%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 45.9%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 12.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 34.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 97.7%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,589
  • Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate

Clover Park Technical College: what the data shows

Common questions about Clover Park Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Clover Park Technical College?

Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, WA (ZIP 98499-4004).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Clover Park Technical College public or private?

Clover Park Technical College is a Public institution.

How much does Clover Park Technical College cost?

Published tuition: $6,634.

Average net price after aid: $9,864.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$8,515
$30,001–$48,000$8,235
$48,001–$75,000$11,534
$75,001–$110,000$13,166
$110,001+$16,160

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $26,536.

How big is Clover Park Technical College?

Total enrollment: 2,636 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,589 students.

About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Clover Park Technical College?

150%-time completion rate: 42.75%.

What do graduates of Clover Park Technical College earn?

Median earnings: $36,840 six years after entry; $41,787 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,112.

18.13% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Clover Park Technical College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Clover Park Technical College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 42.75%; median earnings $41,787 at 10 years; net price $9,864. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$6,634
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clover Park Technical College was $6,634.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$9,864
2024 Value

In 2024 Clover Park Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,864.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$39,456 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$9,864 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$26,536 4-Year Tuition

$17,310 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$24,472 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$97,888 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Clover Park Technical College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

18.13% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

5.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Clover Park Technical College was 0.00%.

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 Clover Park Technical College 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$4,451$9,611$5,548
2014$5,617$12,960$5,252
2015$5,382$12,855$7,107
2016$5,865$11,906$7,862
2017$5,740$5,740$6,132
2018$5,740$5,740$6,859
2019$5,740$5,740$7,904
2020$5,740$5,740$7,488
2021$5,740$5,740$6,181
2022$5,909$5,909$5,961
2023$6,634$6,634$3,912

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

Clover Park Technical College reported total enrollment of about 2,636 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (32.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). About 18.13% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Clover Park Technical College in 2024 is 2,636 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,589 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
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 32.4%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

42.75% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Clover Park Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 80% male / 20% female
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 10% male / 90% female
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% 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 Clover Park Technical College.

Return on Investment

$12,112 Median Student Debt

$41,787 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

28.99% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

959.08% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Clover Park Technical College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 46 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 135 completions

2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 116 completions

3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 91 completions

4. Welding Technology/Welder: 53 completions

5. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 44 completions

6. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 44 completions

7. Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians: 41 completions

8. Retail Management: 39 completions

9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 37 completions

Most popular programs at Clover Park Technical College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Clover Park Technical College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clover Park Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 97.7%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,425
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,404

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Clover Park Technical College is a public institution located in Lakewood, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 2,636 students. Student body composition includes White (32.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.8%), Hispanic or Latino (16.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 42.75%. Approximately 18.13% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.9% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs

Location

Lakewood, WA 98499-4004

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Clover Park Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Clover Park Technical College located?

Clover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, WA.

How much does Clover Park Technical College cost?

Reported tuition is $6,634 and average net price is $9,864 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,310 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Clover Park Technical College?

Clover Park Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,589 students, White (32.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Clover Park Technical College?

About 45.9% of students at Clover Park Technical College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Clover Park Technical College earn?

Median earnings are $36,840 six years after entry and $41,787 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Clover Park Technical College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 42.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Clover Park Technical College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,112.

Is Clover Park Technical College public or private?

Clover Park Technical College is a public institution located in Lakewood, WA.

Is Clover Park Technical College an HBCU?

No. Clover Park Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Clover Park Technical College a tribal college?

No. Clover Park Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Clover Park Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Clover Park Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 16.7%).

Is Clover Park Technical College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Clover Park Technical College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • 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.