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Lakewood Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Lakewood Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lakewood, Washington

There are at least 2 colleges in Lakewood, listed and described below. These schools represent 17,333 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 9,220 full-time students.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Lakewood; see particularly Tacoma, and Federal Way colleges.

The largest schools here include Clover Park Technical College and Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Washington Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Lakewood.

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Lakewood Colleges with Open Admissions

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, Washington 98499-4004

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: nursing assistant, phlebotomy, licensed practical nurse, health unit coordinator, aesthetician and skin care, massage therapy, computer support, pharmacy tech.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 9,829 students, 4,207 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, Washington 98498-1999

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, property management, welding, early childhood education, data entry, criminal justice and administration, registered nursing, veterinary assistant.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,504 students, 5,013 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Auburn Colleges140,3146,919 
Des Moines Colleges129,2675,859 
Federal Way Colleges383,259302 
Lacey Colleges131,2261,605643
Puyallup Colleges133,0113,068 
Tacoma Colleges10193,55620,7763,276

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