Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Bates Technical College Photo #1 - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
Bates Technical College Photo #2 - The Architectural Woodworking and Cabinet Making program.
Bates Technical College Photo #3 - Electrical Engineering program
Bates Technical College Photo #4 - Biomedical Equipment Technician: Clinical Engineering
Bates Technical College Photo #5 - CNC Machinist
Bates Technical College Photo #6 - The Barber program prepares students for state licensure, and learn in a fully-operational barber shop.
Bates Technical College Photo #7 - The Digital Media program
Bates Technical College Photo #8 - Electrical Construction program
  • 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 2,596 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Bates Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.
The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Everest College-Tacoma (0.9 miles away).

Top Placements

Bates Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 194 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
Bates Technical College(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty194 staff145 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Bates Technical College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Bates Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,596 students4,463 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:131:1
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# Full-Time Students2,571 students2,353 students
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# Part-Time Students84 students2,110 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
5%
7%
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% Hispanic
11%
10%
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% Black
15%
4%
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% White
54%
59%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
3%
5%
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% Unknown races
8%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.660.62
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College Completion Rate
50%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,200$36,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,151 is more than the state average of $4,032. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,151 is less than the state average of $7,264. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,151$4,032
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Out-State Tuition Fees$5,151$7,264
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid59%71%
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Median Debt for Graduates$6,537$10,614
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$5,830
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Acceptance Rate100%74%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Club or Organization:
Associated Student Government clubs

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural sports
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

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Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Everest College-Tacoma (0.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Everest College-Tacoma
    Private, for profit
    795 students | 0.90 Mi2156 Pacific Avenue
    Tacoma,  WA  98402
    (253) 207-4000     0.90795
  • Tacoma Community College
    Public
    7,189 students | 3.60 Mi6501 S 19th St
    Tacoma,  WA  98466
    (253) 566-5000     3.607,189
  • Clover Park Technical College
    Public
    3,682 students | 5.80 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98499
    (253) 589-5800     5.803,682
  • Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
    Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.
    Public
    5,927 students | 8.00 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98498
    (253) 964-6500     8.005,927
  • Pierce College-Puyallup
    Public
    3,671 students | 10.60 Mi1601 39th Ave SE
    Puyallup,  WA  98374
    (253) 840-8400     10.603,671
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  • Students: 2,596 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,151
  • Out-state tuition: $5,151
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
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