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.

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)

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)

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):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.