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Lakewood Colleges

Lakewood Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Lakewood

There are at least 2 colleges in Lakewood, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 16,248 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,482 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.

Of Note For College Students

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

Lakewood Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2005 information.

Clover Park Technical College
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, Washington 98499-4098

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: phlebotomy, health unit coordinator, licensed practical nurse, computer support, nursing assistant, medical office assistant, medical coding, aesthetician and skin care.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 8,383 students, 4,044 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. 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, welding, criminal justice and administration, data entry, veterinary assistant, computer networking, medical secretary, early childhood education.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 7,865 students, 4,438 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. 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 2005.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Auburn Colleges140,3146,693 
Federal Way Colleges383,259240 
Fife Colleges14,784  
Lacey Colleges131,2261,505385
Puyallup Colleges133,0112,688 
Tacoma Colleges11193,55621,0603,489

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