Gordon Cooper Technology Center
Gordon Cooper Technology Center is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Shawnee, OK. It offers 33 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by (4/1/1972 - 2/1/2013).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center is Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician and the 2025 tuition and fees is $5,682. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician programs ($20,421). The length of the program is 1,932 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 17 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | $5,682 | $1,200 | 1,932 Hours | 17 Months | $20,421 |
| 2 | Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | - | - | 525 Hours | 10 Months | $4,480 |
| 3 | Engineering | - | - | 1,440 Hours | 30 Months | - |
| 4 | Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician | $2,100 | $110 | 1,050 Hours | 10 Months | $22,660 |
| 5 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $2,100 | - | 915 Hours | 10 Months | $16,505 |
| 6 | Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist | $2,100 | $180 | 1,005 Hours | 10 Months | $15,407 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 860 students attended Gordon Cooper Technology Center in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 35 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 111 (full-time) and 30 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Gordon Cooper Technology Center is 90% and the retention rate is 78% at the school.
| Student Population | 860 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Number of Faculty | 41 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Gordon Cooper Technology Center is $5,682
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
19% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,241 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $5,682 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $15,840 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,441 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,241 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Gordon Cooper Technology Center offers 33 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 434 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 13 | 0 | 180 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 18 | 0 | 227 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 27 |
| Total | 33 | 0 | 434 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Gordon Cooper Technology Center are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 434 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 180 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 227 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 27 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Veterinary Administrative/Executive Assistant and Veterinary Secretary | ✕ | 4 |
| Communications Technologies | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant | ✕ | 1 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | ✕ | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ✕ | 0 |
| Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation | ✕ | 0 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Mason/Masonry | ✕ | 0 |
| Electrician | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 18 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 18 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 113 completers |
| Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk | ✕ | 23 |
| Rehabilitation Aide | ✕ | 6 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 84 |
| Business | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ✕ | 1 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 6 |
| Total | 180 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | ✕ | 27 |
| Business | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 27 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 860 students have enrolled into Gordon Cooper Technology Center. By gender, 516 male and 344 female students are attending the school.
There are 565 White (65.70%), 13 Black/African American (1.51%), 77 Hispanic (8.95%), 9 Asian (1.05%), and 273 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 860 | 516 | 344 |
| American Indian/Native American | 54 | 31 | 23 |
| Asian | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 13 | 3 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 77 | 44 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 565 | 341 | 224 |
| Two More | 142 | 89 | 53 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1 John C Bruton Blvd, Shawnee, OK
- 405-273-7493
- School Website
- Online Application
- Financial Aid Information
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