Tacoma Colleges

Everest College
Tacoma, Washington

Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

• Programs: Basic Skills, Business And Management, Computer Science And Engineering, Design, Engineering Technician, Family And Social Work, Hospitality, Law, Liberal Arts, Media, Medical Administration, Medical Support And Technology, Nursing And Emergency Medicine, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Office And Administration, Religion And Philosophy, Security And Law Enforcement, Therapy And Counseling
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate, Bachelor, Coursework, Diploma, Non-Degree

BJ's Beauty and Barber College
5239 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, Washington 98409

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 63 students, 63 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, Washington 98405

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: truck and bus driver, construction equipment operation, licensed practical nurse, fire-fighting, construction trades, EMT paramedic, phlebotomy, dental assistant.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 5,463 students, 3,216 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.

Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, Washington 98466-6100

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, business, accounting technology, mental and social health services, medical records tech, legal assistant, teacher aide.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 5,811 students, 4,038 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option.

Faith Evangelical Seminary
3504 N Pearl St
Tacoma, Washington 98407-0186

• Programs: theology, ministry.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 275 students, 254 full-time equivalent.
• SAT: not generally required.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Northwest Baptist Seminary
4301 N Stevens
Tacoma, Washington 98407-6699

• Programs: ministry, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 78 students, 48 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Career counseling.

Pacific Lutheran University
1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, education, elementary school teaching, psychology, communication studies, biology, history.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,661 students, 3,444 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,642 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-620. Math: 490-610. Writing: 480-600.
• Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner
Tacoma, Washington 98416

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, physical therapy, English, psychology, biology, education, economics courses, foreign language and literature.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,772 students, 2,720 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,641 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-690. Math: 550-660. Writing: 560-660.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3100

• Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: interdisciplinary studies, registered nursing, social work, computer and info science, business management, accounting, urban studies, finance.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,653 students, 2,059 full-time equivalent.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-540. Math: 440-540.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.