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Pierce College At Puyallup

Pierce College at Puyallup is a community college located in Puyallup, Washington, United States. It is part of the Pierce College district located in Pierce County, Washington. The campus at Puyallup was built in 1989, and classes started in the fall of 1990. By the year 1999, the institution had gained the status of a wholly operating college. In addition to its physical campus, the college has a strong online presence offering several courses in distance format.

The academic departments of Pierce College at Puyallup include the following:

  • Art
  • Business Information Technology
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Dental Hygiene
  • English
  • Geology
  • History
  • Veterinary Technology

The official sports teams of Pierce College at Puyallup are called the Raiders. The teams compete in intercollegiate fast pitch softball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.

Campus Location

1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222
USA
Main Tel: (253) 840-8400
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, medical adminstration, and business and management.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate44912
< 1 year certificate337
1-2 year certificate244

Students

Student enrollment was 3,068 in 2007-2008 (2,082 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,757
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,936
Books and supplies$ 924

Financial Aid: Pierce College At Puyallup participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  26
Without tenure; working toward tenure  23
Without tenure; tenure not available  1

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (78 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
  • Marketing/Marketing Management
  • Retailing and Retail Operations
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations
  • Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (332 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
  • Medical Reception/Receptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (1 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (48 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

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List of Washington colleges

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