Pierce College District

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	60
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
On-time graduation rate	37%

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

One of the notable aspects of Pierce College District 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.

Pierce College District 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pierce College is reported to be 37%, 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 49%.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,356

Cost of attendance at Pierce College District in 2022 for students from Washington.

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Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,818

Cost of attendance at Pierce College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 36 of freshman students at Pierce College District received on average $6,255 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.

$6,255

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	217	25%	$4,408	$956,505
Other Federal Grant	254	29%	$4,388	$1,114,540
State Grant/Scholarships	240	27%	$3,205	$769,174
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	72	8%	$944	$67,989
Total Grant & Scholarships	312	36%	$6,255	$1,951,703

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pierce College District students who enrolled in 2015 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 Pierce College District students is 37.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.2%.

37.1%

asian 38.9% 14 students
African American 25.4% 14 students
white 39.9% 127 students
unknown 45.3% 24 students
hispanic 28.4% 19 students
Mixed Race 33.8% 25 students

Service Offerings

Pierce College District provides the following additional services to its students

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

Educational Offerings

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

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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