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How to Apply to CPTC

Welcome! Here are 4 easy steps to guide you through the CPTC entry process.

Step 1 Explore Careers

Check out all the programs available at our college. www.cptc.edu/schools

OR

Attend an online or in-person program info session. www.cptc.edu/info-sessions

Step 2 Apply

Kickstart your journey by applying for admission at apply.ctc.edu/user.

Step 3 Connect With Us

Review placement options with an entry coordinator in the Welcome Center. Take a short survey to help us find the right classes for you and get the support you need to be successful. Bring along your transcript or GED, SAT/ACT, Smarter balanced scores for the initial meeting (If applicable)

Step 4 Apply for Aid

Complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online or Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) and submit all additional documents to the Student Aid and Scholarships Office (Building 17)

Fast Facts

  • Enrollment: 6, 688 students; 4,004 FTES (full-time equivalent)
  • Student body: female: 64%, male 36%
  • Students of color: 51%
  • Median age: 28
  • Students receiving need based financial aid (2016-17): 44%
  • Students who work: 56%
  • Students with children: 30%
  • Student-to-faculty ratio: 21:1
  • Average class size: 13

Did you know?

CPTC is a open enrollment non competitive college.

Most of our programs are non-competitive, and enrollment is on a rolling basis. Students can apply any time for the following quarter. The few programs that do offer competitive enrollment admit students on a rolling admission. 

Feeling Lost?

Reach out to Enrollment Services Directly at 

253-589-5806 
admissions@cptc.edu 
Located in The Welcome Center 
Building 17 Room 101

 

Clover Park Technical College is committed to providing equitable access to College events, programs, training, and services to individuals with disabilities. If you need any disability-related accommodation in order to access programs, training, and/or services offered by CPTC, please contact the Disability Resources for Students (DRS) at disabilityresources@cptc.edu.

Please be aware that some accommodations require several days to arrange and providing as much advance notice as possible of your need for accommodations will increase the probability that we will be able to provide the accommodation when needed.

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