Bates Technical College
- Bates Technical College helps you realize your potential for growth and success through innovative instruction in a friendly, supportive and diverse environment. You'll achieve your career and personal goals, and help strengthen the region's social and economic vibrancy. Strong local and global partnerships with business, industry, labor and the public make Bates a respected contributor to community vitality. We offer
- two-year Associate of Applied Sciences degrees, Associate of Applied Science-Transfer degrees, certificates, industry certifications, and, in specific programs, prepares students for the achievement of state licensure.
School Highlights
Bates Technical College serves 4,377 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,377 students
- In-state tuition: $5,151
- Out-state tuition: $5,151
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bates Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 283 teachers has grown by 32% over five years.
Bates Technical College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
283 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bates Technical College has grown by 81% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Bates Technical College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,377 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,019 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
2,358 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
30%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
College Completion Rate
48%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,200
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,151 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,151 is less than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has declined by 48% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,151
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,151
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,187
$11,595
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Associated Student Government clubs
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural sports
Associated Student Government clubs
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural sports
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- At Bates Technical College, we focus on career education. Nestled in the shadow of Mount Rainier in the state`s second-largest county, the college boasts three vibrant campuses throughout Tacoma - including a new Advanced Technology Building that houses engineering, information technology, and digital media programs. You`ll find a variety of interesting, satisfying career education programs that deliver practical, concentrated hands-on training, with a goal of providing an affordable, accessible path toward successful employment.
School Calendar
View the Bates Technical College yearly calendar below.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Tacoma Community College (3.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Tacoma Community College
Public
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
3.6 miles
| 6,095 students
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
5.8 miles
| 3,973 students
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
8.0 miles
| 6,195 students
Pierce College-Puyallup
Public
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
10.6 miles
| 4,566 students
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