Pierce College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,356

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

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

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

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pierce College District was $7,370. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pierce College

Pierce College net price calculator

$7,370

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Pierce College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$7,370	$777 (10%)	$4,608	$6,385	$7,711	$12,101	$13,418
2021	$8,147	$163 (2%)	$6,771	$8,354	$10,078	$14,037	$14,465
2020	$7,984	$1,636 (26%)	$7,225	$7,572	$10,999	$14,778	$14,803
2019	$6,348	$372 (6%)	$5,800	$7,560	$9,293	$12,640	$12,334
2018	$5,976	$362 (6%)	$4,568	$6,136	$8,038	$10,544	$11,171
2017	$6,338	$199 (3%)	$5,276	$7,284	$9,912	$11,762	$12,143
2016	$6,139	$175 (3%)	$5,596	$6,536	$9,868	$12,097	$12,179
2015	$5,964	$210 (3%)	$5,742	$6,132	$7,883	$11,732	$11,947
2014	$6,174	--	$5,976	$7,095	$10,073	$11,798	$12,178

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pierce College District's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,576	$333 (2%)	$4,356	$14,220	$1,000
2021	$19,243	$462 (2%)	$4,173	$14,070	$1,000
2020	$18,781	$221 (1%)	$4,041	$13,740	$1,000
2019	$19,002	$1,464 (8%)	$3,862	$14,140	$1,000
2018	$17,538	$272 (2%)	$3,783	$12,900	$855
2017	$17,266	$417 (2%)	$3,648	$12,763	$855
2016	$17,683	$106	$3,643	$12,990	$1,050
2015	$17,577	$550 (3%)	$3,777	$12,770	$1,030
2014	$17,027	No change	$3,777	$12,250	$1,000
2013	$17,027	--	$3,777	$12,250	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Pierce College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 60 dormitories available to its students at $7,800 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Pierce College is $867 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pierce College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pierce College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,570

If living off-campus, with family: $3,570

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,570
How much is Pierce College application fees?: Pierce College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pierce College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pierce College District cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$116	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$131	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Pierce College District offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pierce College District for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$7,800	N/A	60
2021	N/A	$6,300	N/A	60
2020	N/A	$6,300	N/A	60
2019	N/A	$6,300	N/A	63
2018	N/A	$6,300	N/A	60
2017	N/A	$5,850	N/A	60
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pierce College District during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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