Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9215 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2242 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2145 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #53 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,635
- 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.
2,150 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,728 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 | 3686 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1334 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1048 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 910 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 698 (8%) |
| Asian | 653 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 139 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 127 (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
- $6,177
- Students receiving aid
- 47%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,927 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,927 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,290 |
| Fee in-district | $612 |
| Fee in-state | $612 |
| Fee out-of-state | $612 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 84 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,800 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom majors
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has granted 87 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 | 1,204 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 92 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 23 | 24 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 17 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Computer Graphics | 32 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 28 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 26 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 7 | 16 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | |
| Information Technology | 17 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 17 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 16 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 15 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 15 | |
| Construction Management, General | 5 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 3 | 2 |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 5 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 3 | |
| Medical Informatics | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 2 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,664 | 87 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 34% | 41% |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 573 |
|---|---|
| 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 |