School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Renton serves 576 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Renton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
63 staff
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
28
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Renton has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Renton diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
576 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
576 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
921 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
576 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
8%
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
26%
15%
% White
6%
10%
% Hawaiian
35%
46%
% Two or more races
3%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6757%
0.6947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pima Medical Institute-Renton's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Renton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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