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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.
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Campus Location1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222
USA
Main Tel: (253) 840-8400
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Pierce College At Puyallup HighlightsWhere Pierce College At Puyallup 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 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 424 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 39 | 7 | | 1-2 year certificate | 31 | 7 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Pierce College At Puyallup was 3,068 in 2007 (1,778 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,711 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,885 | | 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.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 29 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (76 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 (17 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (10 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (307 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (29 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (36 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE (7 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (1 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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