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Pierce College District

Pierce College District

Lakewood, WA · City · 5,313 students
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$10,222
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
31%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$47,532
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Pierce College District, featuring main campuses in Lakewood and Puyallup, is a nationally celebrated community college system recognized as an Aspen Prize finalist for its high completion rates and seamless university transfer pathways. The institution is particularly well known for its standout professional-technical offerings, including a nationally accredited Veterinary Technology program, competitive nursing and allied health tracks, and career-focused Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. With a significant military-affiliated population due to its proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the college offers a diverse, commuter-friendly, and highly supportive campus culture tailored to both direct-from-high-school and adult learners.

Wikipedia:Pierce College is a public community college system in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It comprises two primary colleges, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood and Pierce College Puyallup in Puyallup, and two additional learning centers. The colleges are operated by the Pierce College District, which is overseen by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The district is led by chancellor Julie A. White; the two colleges also have their own president.

Location
Lakewood, WA, 98498-1999 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
23 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,418$5,976
Housing & food (on campus)$17,982$17,982
Books & supplies$1,100$1,100
Cost of attendance$29,646$30,150
Average net price$10,222Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$5,976
In-state: $5,418
Housing & food (on campus)$17,982
Books & supplies$1,100
Cost of attendance$30,150
In-state: $29,646
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,222
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.pierce.ctc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2024-25
Pierce College District’s own figures for 2024-2025, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,936
Housing$17,310
Books & supplies$1,100
Personal expenses$1,848
Transportation$2,676
Total published by the school$30,150
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How it’s made up · in-state, 2024-25
Pierce College District’s own figures for 2024-2025, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$6,654
Housing$17,310
Books & supplies$1,100
Personal expenses$1,848
Transportation$2,676
Total published by the school$29,646
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,816
$30–48k
$9,066
$48–75k
$11,592
$75–110k
$14,309
$110k+
$17,249
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
31%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
20%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 34% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,406
10 yrs after entry$47,532
Debt
Median at graduation$12,000
Monthly payment$127
Middle 50% owe$3.3k–$12.1k
90th percentile$19,841
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 37%Women 63%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
23%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$26,391
Independent
65%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
43%
Race & ethnicity
White
35%
Hispanic
20%
Black
10%
Asian
7%
Two or more
11%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
11%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,406
After 10 yrs
$47,532
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods26
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions22
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Homeland Security7
Fire Protection2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
95%
Faculty salary
$9,325/mo
Teaching spend
$6,475
per student
Federal loans
11%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
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