Colleges in Tacoma
There are at least 9 colleges in Tacoma, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 20,776 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 15,842 full-time students, and a reported 3,283 dorm rooms.
The largest schools here include Tacoma Community College, Bates Technical College, Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound.
Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Washington Colleges.
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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.
Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.
BJ's Beauty and Barber College
5239 S Tacoma Way
Tacoma, Washington 98409
Bates Technical College
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, Washington 98405
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, Washington 98466-6100
These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.
Faith Evangelical Seminary
3504 N Pearl St
Tacoma, Washington 98407-0186
Northwest Baptist Seminary
4301 N Stevens
Tacoma, Washington 98407-6699
Pacific Lutheran University
1010 122nd St So
Tacoma, Washington 98447-0003
University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner
Tacoma, Washington 98416
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, Washington 98402-3100
(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)
| City/Town | Colleges | Pop. (2000) | Students | Dorms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Colleges | 1 | 40,314 | 6,919 | |
| Des Moines Colleges | 1 | 29,267 | 5,859 | |
| Federal Way Colleges | 3 | 83,259 | 302 | |
| Lacey Colleges | 1 | 31,226 | 1,605 | 423 |
| Lakewood Colleges | 2 | 58,211 | 17,333 | |
| Puyallup Colleges | 1 | 33,011 | 3,068 |
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