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 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
Enrollment: 4,566 students
In-state tuition: $3,825
Out-state tuition: $9,015
Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
Minority enrollment: 47%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pierce College-Puyallup
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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The student population of Pierce College-Puyallup has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pierce College-Puyallup diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,825 is less than the state average of $4,105. 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 $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 119% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
