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Pierce College at Puyallup

#4 in Best Community Colleges in Washington
  • 2 Year
  • Lakewood, WA
  • 410 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      C
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Safety
      B+
    5. Student Life
      B+
    6. Location
      B+
    Pierce at Puyallup is a public college located in Puyallup, Washington in the Seattle Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,866 undergraduate students. The Pierce at Puyallup acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Data Processing, and Network, Database, and System Administration. Graduating 56% of students, Pierce at Puyallup alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,400.
    About Pierce College at Puyallup...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    9401 Farwest Dr SW
    Lakewood, WA 98498
    Website
    pierce.ctc.edu
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    Pierce College at Puyallup Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
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    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $8,419/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,215/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    54%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    73%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.44 responses
    39%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
    54%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      554 Graduates
    • Data Processing
      91 Graduates
    • Network, Database, and System Administration
      39 Graduates
    • Medical Secretary
      32 Graduates
    • Nursing
      29 Graduates
    • Business
      27 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      27 Graduates
    • Physical Sciences
      26 Graduates
    • Nursing Assistant
      25 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      23 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,866Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,724
    Undergrads Over 25
    17%
    Pell Grant
    30%
    Varsity Athletes
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,500/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    56%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    80%
    National
    83%

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    Pierce College at Puyallup Reviews

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    I have participated through the Running Start program at Pierce College. I love the challenge that the college classes presents as well as the quarter-based system. It was a major change from high school classes but it has been the best decision I have made for myself. Most of my professors have been decent and the people who work in the administration office are great! One thing I do think needs to change is that there needs to be a "professor review" every quarter because some professors, from the reviews I have seen online from other students, treat their students unfairly.
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    Pierce College Puyallup is exactly what I've heard from others-- amazing. I have never encountered such a welcoming and helpful staff. The application process is a breeze, I was accepted in just minutes! The location is great-- right next to the mall, plenty of restaurants nearby, and practically right off of the freeway. This campus is also very big on safety. Students can call Campus Safety at any and all hours to get escorted to their cars, and even help with a flat tire. Professors genuinely seem to enjoy their work and wish their students nothing but the best.
    My first quarter was amazing aside from one awful professor. Always check your professors before choosing them. Rate my professor is a good place to go. I missed my last two weeks of class because I got into a bad car accident that left me deserted. But with the help from my two other very understanding professors, I was able to make it. Campus is clean and it is easy to find your way around. School activities are great!