Pierce College District: Review & Facts
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Pierce College District is a medium two-year, public school with 8,635 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1967 and is one of the 2 schools located in Lakewood, Washington.Academic Offerings
Pierce College District will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.Majors
Offered
Offered
39
Pierce College District deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Computer Science, Management, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Pierce College District student retention rate is low at 50% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
50%
Bad
The graduation rate at Pierce College District is very low - 27%. Around 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.Student to faculty ratio at Pierce College District is reasonably decent - 21:1. Read more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition cost is very low - $4,300 per year. The additional fees at Pierce College District (not included in tuition costs) are about $700; which comes to $5,000 per 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
$7,800
High
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.
Safety
Grade
Grade
B-
Dicey
Pierce College District provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, nearly $7,800 per 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 Address
Postal Address:Pierce College District
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, Washington
98498-1999, USA
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