Bates Technical College
Top Ranked (2021-22): View Rankings
Tel:
(253) 680-7000
- 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 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Top Rankings
Bates Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 194 teachers has grown by 33% over five years.
| Bates Technical College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 194 staff | 157 staff |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 2 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Associated Student Government clubs Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural sports |
Source: 2019 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bates Technical College is Tacoma Community College (3.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Tacoma Community CollegePublic6,242 students | 3.60 Mi6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000 3.606,242 - 3,905 students | 5.80 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800 5.803,905 - 6,067 students | 8.00 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500 8.006,067 - Pierce College-PuyallupPublic4,453 students | 10.60 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500 10.604,453 - 6,530 students | 11.50 Mi2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710 11.506,530
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