Bates Technical College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	43%

Located in Tacoma, Washington, Bates Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Bates Technical College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bates Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bates Technical College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Bates Technical College is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Washington is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bates Technical College is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at Bates Technical College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,516

Cost of attendance at Bates Technical College in 2022 for students from Washington.

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Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,283

Cost of attendance at Bates Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 38 of freshman students at Bates Technical College received on average $7,338 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,338

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	45	24%	$4,171	$187,705
Other Federal Grant	56	30%	$4,907	$274,816
State Grant/Scholarships	58	32%	$3,962	$229,816
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	1%	$1,704	$1,704
Total Grant & Scholarships	69	38%	$7,338	$506,336

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bates Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bates Technical College students is 43.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.9%.

43.4%

asian 66.7% 4 students
African American 25.0% 2 students
white 48.0% 37 students
unknown 42.1% 16 students
hispanic 37.5% 6 students
Mixed Race 43.8% 7 students

Service Offerings

Bates Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bates Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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