Where is Pierce College District located?

Pierce College District is located in Lakewood, WA, in the United States.

What type of institution is Pierce College District?

Pierce College District is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Pierce College District?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pierce College District is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Pierce College District?

Pierce College District's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,686 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Pierce College District?

Pierce College District reports total enrollment of approximately 4,487 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Pierce College District?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pierce College District.

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Pierce College District

Lakewood, WA

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Tuition

$4,686

Acceptance

100%

Students

4,487

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Transfer friendly Athletics available

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$4,686

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,211

Avg On-Campus Living

$13,293

Avg Off-Campus Living

$18,000

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$17,979

Net price (after aid)$10,123

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$8,248

$30k – $48k$8,417

$48k – $75k$10,579

$75k – $110k$14,936

$110k+$16,315

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,532

Median debt at graduation$12,000

Est. monthly loan payment$127

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Strong · 4.0×

Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants20%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans11%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

31%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$4.7k

Public 4-yr avg$11k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$10.1k below avg

Out-of-state value

$5.2k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$4.7k

below avg

Out-of-state

$5.2k

below avg

Net price

$10.1k

below avg

Pell

20%

Median debt

$12k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$47.5k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (24)

Computer Science

Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurity

Education

Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education

Engineering

Biomedical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

Arts & Humanities

MusicPhilosophyHistory

Admissions

Acceptance rate

100%

SAT range

Institution does not report this

ACT range

Institution does not report this

Campus & Student Life

Total Enrollment

4,487

Undergrads

4,487

Campus Setting

Urban

City Size

Midsize City

Clubs Count

Sports

Available

Transfer friendlyDomestic focused

Safety & Crime Context

Campus Safety

Low risk

Clery Report Year

2023

On-Campus Incidents

Violent Rate / 1,000

1.11

Property Rate / 1,000

2.01

Area Crime

High risk

Area Match

Lakewood

Violent Rate / 100k

401

Property Rate / 100k

3,954

Campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus SafetyArea: FBI Uniform Crime Report 2023

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About Pierce College District

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Pierce College District located?: Pierce College District is located in Lakewood, WA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Pierce College District?: Pierce College District is a public university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Pierce College District?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pierce College District is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Pierce College District?: Pierce College District's published in-state tuition is approximately $4,686 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Pierce College District?: Pierce College District reports total enrollment of approximately 4,487 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Pierce College District?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Pierce College District.

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