Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #13406 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2572 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2471 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #57 of 57 | In Washington |
| #2 of 2 | In Lakewood |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 8,137
- 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.
2,426 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,808 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 | 2891 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1589 (20%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1070 (13%) |
| Two or more races | 987 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 692 (9%) |
| Asian | 606 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 155 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 101 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.2%) |
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
- $6,785
- Students receiving aid
- 57%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,775 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,775 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,333 |
| Fee in-district | $643 |
| Fee in-state | $643 |
| Fee out-of-state | $643 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 60 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $7,200 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom majors
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has granted 68 bachelor's degrees across 6 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 | 1,128 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 96 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 41 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 13 | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 | 11 |
| Computer Graphics | 27 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 26 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 20 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 20 | |
| Medical Administrative & Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | 18 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 7 | 7 |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 9 | |
| Construction Management, General | 5 | 3 |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 4 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 3 | |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 2 | |
| Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) | 1 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,535 | 68 |
Pierce College - Fort Steilacoom has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 29% | 32% |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 665 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 9401 Farwest Dr SW Lakewood, Washington, 98498-1999 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 64,000 |
| Phone | 2539646500 |