Tel:
(253)680-7000 
2,042 students
Public institution
Public institution
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Bates Technical College helps students realize their potential for growth and success through innovative instruction in a nurturing, diverse environment. Students achieve their career and personal goals, strengthening the region's social and economic vibrancy. Strong local and global partnerships with business, industry, labor and the public make the College a respected contributor to community vitality. Bates offers two-year associate of technology degrees, certificates of competency, certificates of training, industry certifications and, in specific programs, prepares students for the achievement of state licensure achievement.
School Highlights:
Bates Technical College serves 2,042 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Bates Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.
The nearest community college is Everest College-Tacoma (0.9 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Bates Technical College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 2,042 students |
1,303 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 1,675 students |
834 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 367 students | 1,040 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 1% |
| % Asian | 5% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
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| % Black | 14% | 11% |
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| % White | 70% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races" | - | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.48 | 0.44 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $5,151 | $5,890 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $5,151 | $10,050 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
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