Perry Technical Institute: Review & Facts

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Perry Technical Institute is a private not-for-profit school with 880 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1940 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Yakima, Washington.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and 2-year certificate are available at Perry Technical Institute.

Majors
Offered
13
Perry Technical Institute implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Electrical and Electronics, Installation and Repair, Automotive and Mechanic, and Construction. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Perry Technical Institute is high at 87% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
87%
Good
The graduation rate at Perry Technical Institute is good: 79%.

Student to faculty ratio at Perry Technical Institute is decent -- 16:1. Read more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
As reported in recent data, 288 applications were submitted and 214 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) for admission.

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Perry Technical Institute is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Perry Technical Institute and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (509) 453-0374 or check Perry Technical Institute Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Perry Technical Institute provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Perry Technical Institute, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Perry Technical Institute.

Based on the college crime numbers, Perry Technical Institute appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Perry Technical Institute Location and Address

Postal Address:
Perry Technical Institute
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, Washington
98903-1296, USA
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