Pierce College District
Lakewood, WA · Public · Associate's degrees · City
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About Pierce College District
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.
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Open
Acceptance
$10,222
Net price
5,313
Enrollment
31%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$10,222
Average net price
$5,418
In-state tuition
$5,976
Out-of-state tuition
$17,982
Room & board
$1,100
Books & supplies
$18,085
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
11%
Students with federal loans
$12,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$47,532
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$39,406
Median earnings (6 yrs)
31%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
70%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,475
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,313
Total enrollment
43%
Part-time
27
Avg. age at entry
45%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Pierce College District FAQ
Is Pierce College District a public or private school?
Pierce College District is a public institution located in Lakewood, WA.
What is the acceptance rate at Pierce College District?
Pierce College District has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Pierce College District cost?
The average annual net price at Pierce College District is $10,222 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,418 in-state and $5,976 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Pierce College District?
About 31% of students at Pierce College District complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Pierce College District graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Pierce College District students earn a median of $47,532 per year.
How many students attend Pierce College District?
Pierce College District enrolls about 5,313 students.
Campus
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