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The main campus of Perry Technical Institute is in Yakima, WA (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Perry Technical Institute offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, photography and commercial art, engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Perry Technical Institute does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2007-2008, the school had 442 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Perry Technical Institute.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Perry Technical Institute will provide industry with well-trained people who are motivated to work as team members to meet the needs of industry in our rapidly evolving technological world."
More complete details are provided below.
Perry Technical Institute
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903-1296
http://www.perrytech.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 60 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 54 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | instrumentation tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 28 | commercial art |
| Media | 22 | communications tech courses |
| Production Trades | 5 | machinist |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical office management |
| Business and Management | 0 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for Perry Technical Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 160 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 55 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Perry Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 442 students (699 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 68% |
| Women | 32% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Yakima, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 105 | 90 | 86% | 79 | 88% |
| Men | 64 | 56 | 88% | 54 | 96% |
| Women | 41 | 34 | 83% | 25 | 74% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Perry Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 938700)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Perry Technical Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students
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