Pierce College students will experience quality, relevant learning that increases their knowledge, skills and abilities to maximize the potential for individual success whether transferring to a four-year institution or preparing directly for the workforce. Pierce Collegewill ensure quality, sustainability and continuous improvement in all of its departments and programs. Pierce Collegewill promote an environment in which quality teaching and learning are fostered, decision-making is collaborative, and students and employees feel valued and respected. Pierce Collegewill be a recognized leader in building and maintaining academic, industry and broad-based community partnerships to advance local educational opportunities and economic development.
School Highlights
Pierce College-Puyallup serves 4,566 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,566 students
In-state tuition: $3,825
Out-state tuition: $9,015
Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has grown by 58% over five years.
Pierce College-Puyallup
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
The student population of Pierce College-Puyallup has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 67:1 over five years.
The Pierce College-Puyallup 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
4,566 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,814 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
2,752 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
52%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
5%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.73
College Completion Rate
30%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,900
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,825 is less than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,015 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,825
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,015
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 4,566 students
In-state tuition: $3,825
Out-state tuition: $9,015
Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 48%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Pierce County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,513 per year for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
