For the 2025 school year, there are 6 community colleges serving 33,913 students in Pierce County County, Washington.
The average tuition is approximately $4,513 per year for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
Pierce County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 20:1.
Community Colleges in Pierce County (2025)
College
Location
Students
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
| 4,286 students
Summit Salon Academy
Private for-profit
3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Pierce County, WA?
There are 6 community colleges serving 33,913 students in Pierce County, WA.
How much do community colleges cost in Pierce County, WA?
The average tuition for community colleges in Pierce County, WA is approximately $4,513 per year for in-state students and $9,089 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in Pierce County, WA?
Community colleges in Pierce County, WA have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Pierce County, WA?
Community colleges in Pierce County, WA have approximately 54% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Black.
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