Pierce College-Puyallup
Tel:
(253) 964-6500
- 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%.
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 | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 149 staff | 353 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pierce College-Puyallup is Clover Park Technical College (10.4 miles away).
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