Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9247 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2243 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2146 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 7,427
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- pierce.ctc.edu
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
2,307 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,487 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2932 (40%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1399 (19%) |
| Two or more races | 883 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 708 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 648 (9%) |
| Asian | 572 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 137 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 107 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,369
- Students receiving aid
- 49%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,074 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,074 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,599 |
| Fee in-district | $612 |
| Fee in-state | $612 |
| Fee out-of-state | $612 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 64 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $6,300 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom majors
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has granted 70 bachelor's degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1,171 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 89 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 77 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | 26 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 41 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 13 |
| Computer Graphics | 25 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 22 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 20 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 16 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 16 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 11 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 10 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | 7 |
| Organizational Leadership | 9 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 7 | |
| Construction Management, General | 6 | |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Medical Informatics | 3 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 3 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 2 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,608 | 70 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 26% | 34% |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 626 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9401 Farwest Dr SW Lakewood, Washington, 98498-1999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 64,000 |
| Phone | 2539646500 |