Pierce College-Puyallup

9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
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  • 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 4,453 students (39% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pierce College-Puyallup(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty55 staff157 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pierce College-Puyallup has grown by 21% over five years.
The Pierce College-Puyallup diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 34% over five years.
Total Enrollment4,453 students4,698 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio81:127:1
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# Full-Time Students1,737 students2,397 students
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# Part-Time Students2,716 students2,301 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
5%
7%
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% Hispanic
12%
13%
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% Black
6%
5%
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% White
50%
47%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
9%
7%
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% Non Resident races
9%
7%
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% Unknown races
7%
12%
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Diversity Score0.710.73
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College Completion Rate
30%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$37,900$36,200
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Finances and Admission

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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,825$4,058
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Out-State Tuition Fees$9,015$7,211
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid58%65%
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Median Debt for Graduates$12,000$11,595
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,271
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Pierce College-Puyallup is Clover Park Technical College (10.4 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Clover Park Technical College
    Public
    3,905 students | 10.40 Mi4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98499
    (253) 589-5800     10.403,905
  • Bates Technical College
    Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
    Public
    2,596 students | 10.60 Mi1101 S Yakima Ave
    Tacoma,  WA  98405
    (253) 680-7000     10.602,596
  • Green River College
    Public
    8,471 students | 11.70 Mi12401 SE 320th St
    Auburn,  WA  98092
    (253) 833-9111     11.708,471
  • Tacoma Community College
    Public
    6,242 students | 13.40 Mi6501 S 19th St
    Tacoma,  WA  98466
    (253) 566-5000     13.406,242
  • Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
    Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.
    Public
    6,067 students | 14.10 Mi9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood,  WA  98498
    (253) 964-6500     14.106,067
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 4,453 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,825
  • Out-state tuition: $9,015
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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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.

Pierce County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Pierce County, WA is Tacoma Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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