Pierce College-Puyallup

1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222

Tel: (253)840-8400

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 3,671 students (49% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Pierce College-Puyallup is one of 6 community colleges within Pierce County, WA.
The nearest community college to Pierce College-Puyallup is Everest College-Tacoma (9.7 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Pierce College-Puyallup	(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	55 staff	145 staff

The student population of Pierce College-Puyallup has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Pierce College-Puyallup diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,671 students	4,463 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	67:1	31:1

# Full-Time Students	1,781 students	2,353 students

# Part-Time Students	1,890 students	2,110 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Asian	6%	7%

% Hispanic	8%	10%

% Black	1%	4%

% White	67%	59%

% Hawaiian	1%	1%

% Two or more races	7%	5%

% Non Resident races	1%	6%

% Unknown races	9%	7%

Diversity Score	0.53	0.62

College Completion Rate	30%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$37,900	$36,200

The public in-state tuition of $3,825 is less than the state average of $4,032. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,015 is more than the state average of $7,264. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,825	$4,032

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,015	$7,264

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	58%	71%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,000	$10,614

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,830

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The nearest community college to Pierce College-Puyallup is Everest College-Tacoma (9.7 miles away).