Tacoma Colleges

Barbizon
Tacoma, Washington

• Programs: Fashion Design, Marketing, Theatre
• Degrees/Course Work: Coursework

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: Criminal Justice
• Degrees/Course Work: Associate

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

• Programs: cosmetology, barber, cosmetoloty instructor.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
• Student Body: 76 students, 76 full-time equivalent.
• Notable: Placement assistance.

Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, Washington 98405

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: construction equipment operation, truck and bus driver, phlebotomy, fire-fighting, licensed practical nurse, construction trades, diesel mechanics, radio and TV tech.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 5,204 students, 3,234 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

Crown College
8739 S Hosmer
Tacoma, Washington 98444-1836

• Programs: criminal justice and police, legal assistant, public administration, business administration, business management.
• Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's.
• Student Body: 250 students, 250 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran 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: 346 students, 298 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling.

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

• Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: liberal arts and sciences, registered nursing, mental and social health services, accounting technology, legal assistant, medical records tech, radiation therapist, teacher aide.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
• Student Body: 6,371 students, 4,453 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services.

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

• Programs: ministry, theology.
• Degrees/Certificates: Master's. First-professional degree.
• Student Body: 76 students, 50 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, elementary school teaching, psychology, communication studies, teacher education, education, health and physical education.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 3,680 students, 3,495 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,850 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-620. Math: 500-620.
• 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, English, biology, psychology, education, political science, economics courses, physical therapy.
• Degrees/Certificates: Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,868 students, 2,799 full-time equivalent.
• Dorms: 1,639 student capacity.
• SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 570-670. Math: 560-660.
• Flexibility: AP credits.
• Notable: Career counseling. 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, business management, registered nursing, computer and info science, social work, education, accounting, urban studies.
• Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
• Student Body: 2,189 students, 1,664 full-time equivalent.
• Flexibility: Distance learning. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
• Notable: Career counseling.