The main campus of Perry Technical Institute is in Yakima, Washington (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, engineering technician, construction trades, and mechanics and repair.
Perry Technical Institute does not accept everyone who applies.
In 2005, the school had 361 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
Perry Technical Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 54 | electrician |
| Mechanics And Repair | 51 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 40 | instrumentation tech |
| Media | 26 | communications tech courses |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Production Trades | 8 | machinist |
Number of programs and degrees for Perry Technical Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 159 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 30 | 2 |
In 2005, Perry Technical Institute had a total enrollment of 361 students (361 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 96% |
| Women | 4% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 19% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 74% |
| Oregon | 9% |
| California | 4% |
| Alaska | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
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 | 64 | 64 | 100% | 53 | 83% |
| Men | 61 | 61 | 100% | 51 | 84% |
| Women | 3 | 3 | 100% | 2 | 67% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not 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 | not required |
Financial Aid:
Perry Technical Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 938700)
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
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% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
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