Pierce College District Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.

Best Pierce County Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 24,370 students in Pierce County County, Washington.
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 96% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 31:1.

Community Colleges in Pierce County (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
Public
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
| 4,106 students
Clover Park Technical College
Public
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
| 2,846 students
Pierce College District
Pierce College District Photo - Students gather outside the Gaspard Building on the Puyallup Campus.
Public
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
| 7,363 students
Pierce College-Puyallup
Public
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
(253) 964-6500
| 4,566 students
Summit Salon Academy
Private for-profit
3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
| 130 students
Tacoma Community College
Public
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
| 5,359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Pierce County, WA?
There are 6 community colleges serving 24,370 students in Pierce County, WA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Pierce County, WA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 96% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Pierce County, WA?
Community colleges in Pierce County, WA are approximately 47% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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