Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405
Tel: (253)680-7000
Public | 2,038 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Bates Technical College serves 2,038 students (66% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body.
  • Bates Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.

School Overview:
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 Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 175 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,038 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:12 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,342 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 696 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 3% 1%
% Asian		 4% 2%
% Hawaiian		 2% 1%
% Hispanic		 7% 6%
% Black		 10% 15%
% White		 74% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,111 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $5,111 $8,679
 

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Nearby Schools:

Bates Technical College
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