Pierce College District: Review & Facts
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Pierce College District is a medium two-year, public school with 8,330 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1967 and is one of the 2 schools located in Lakewood, Washington.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
36
Fair
Pierce College District will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.Pierce College District deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Education, Management, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
50%
Bad
The student retention rate at Pierce College District is low at 50% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Pierce College District is very low: 27%. About 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Pierce College District is reasonable, 22:1. Read more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$4,700
Low
Average tuition price is very low - about $4,200 per year. The additional fees at Pierce College District (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $500; this makes it a total of $4,700 a year.Read the details about Pierce College District additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Pierce College District is $25.00.
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Pierce College District and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (253) 964-6500 or check Pierce College District Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pierce College District, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
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B
Dicey
Pierce College District offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,300 a year.Based on the college crime data, Pierce College District seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Pierce College District Location and Maps
Post Address: Pierce College District, 9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, Washington 98498-1999, USA
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