Pierce College At Puyallup
Location and Contact Information
1601 39th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98374-2222
USA
Main Tel: (253) 840-8400
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Students may study abroad.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,931 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,115 |
| Books and supplies | $ 996 |
Financial Aid
Pierce College At Puyallup participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 52% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 26% | $4,696 |
| Institutional Grant | 3% | $1,929 |
| Federal Grant | 22% | $3,301 |
| Pell Grant | 22% | $3,224 |
| Other Federal Grant | 2% | $697 |
| State or Local Grant | 22% | $1,971 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 11% | $4,954 |
| Federal Loan | 11% | $4,954 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Pierce College At Puyallup:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake-Sumter Community College | Leesburg, FL | 4,112 |
| 2 | Cascadia Community College | Bothell, WA | 2,420 |
| 3 | Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 5,145 |
| 4 | Snead State Community College | Boaz, AL | 2,249 |
| 5 | James H Faulkner State Community College | Bay Minette, AL | 3,727 |
| 6 | Northeast Alabama Community College | Rainsville, AL | 2,797 |
| 7 | Saint Johns River Community College | Palatka, FL | 5,826 |
| 8 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 9 | Warren County Community College | Washington, NJ | 1,860 |
| 10 | Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 4,452 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 426 | 11 |
| < 1 year certificate | 36 | 8 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 27 | 6 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 30 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 18 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 3,163 in 2009-2010 (2,299 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 68% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Selling Skills and Sales Operations
- Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences