- ProfessorsC+
- ValueB-
- DiversityB
- SafetyA
- Student ExperienceB-
- LocationB
Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom is ...
Public
Athletic Division
Other
Athletic Conference
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Address
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$5,964/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 80%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.45 responses
- 60%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.45 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
876 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
171 GraduatesBusiness
67 GraduatesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
65 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
62 GraduatesData Entry
50 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
34 GraduatesPsychiatric and Mental Health Services
33 GraduatesMarketing
30 GraduatesVeterinary Technician and Assistant
25 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,835Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
38%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,200/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
37%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
80%
National
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Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom Reviews
307 reviews
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Students didn't participate in class discussions, teachers were either crazy dedicated or were too laid back. A lot of teachers gave busy work or excessive work that didn't seem to benefit the student or the class. It was hard to make friends because people didn't talk outside of the class. The tutors were nice, but it was always crowded and asking for help was hard since they didn't have enough staff. It was a nice campus I just only really liked Professor Simpson he was the only one who seemed to care and be passionate about his classes and students without overwhelming us and he was very reasonable and thought of the students best interest. He even would stand for the students against colleagues that were being unfair, especially the Dean. The Advisor Adrianna was a doll! She was so approachable, kind, and always made sure I was informed. Otherwise, the staff was hard to talk to and some were even passive aggressive for no apparent reason.
This school is a great school at first glance but don't be fooled. The professors lose your work, make their own grading systems, and will mess with your grades. My geography teacher told me I had a 93% in the class and it even said it on canvas but the grade he put on my transcript was a 78%. Totally messed my grade up and there was not much I could do to fix it. I just want to see more professors that like teaching and grade realistically.
Pierce College has been very beneficial to my education. I am 17 years old, and a senior in high school. Because of Pierce College's running start program, I will be graduated from high school and have received my AA degree all by 17 years old. Pierce has provided the opportunity for me to get a taste of higher education before my peers in high school, this allows me to take classes in fields I might be interested in my future. Pierce College has also provided the opportunity for me to build relationships with people from many diverse groups, help out within my community, and also receive cheap deals on fun things to do (movie tickets, ice-skating, trips to Seattle, plays, community service events, concerts, etc). Pierce College has also given me the opportunity to be well educated on cultural and societal issues, and has given me an outlet and a voice to help within those problems that are within our society. I would definitely recommend Pierce College to high schooler's wanting to get a head start on higher education, and anybody else looking for an inexpensive, creditable, college. My experiences with Pierce College will stick with me and benefit me for the rest of my life.