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Gordon Cooper Technology Center

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 70%

Located in Shawnee, Oklahoma, Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Gordon Cooper Technology Center is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Gordon Cooper Technology Center is accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Gordon Cooper Technology Center emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Gordon Cooper Technology Center boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education
The most popular programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Gordon Cooper Technology Center received on average $4,820 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,820
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 28% $6,560 $144,328
Other Federal Grant 65 81% $3,673 $238,713
State Grant/Scholarships 13 16% $1,612 $20,951
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 36 45% $2,293 $82,539
Total Grant & Scholarships 71 89% $4,820 $342,203

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center students is 70.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 73.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.7%.

70.2%

  • white 76.1% 54 students
  • unknown 28.6% 2 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Gordon Cooper Technology Center provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gordon Cooper Technology Center offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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