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Colleges in Tacoma

There are at least 11 colleges in Tacoma, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 21,060 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 16,319 full-time students, and a reported 3,489 dorm rooms.

(Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left.)

The largest schools here include Tacoma Community College, Bates Technical College, Pacific Lutheran University and University of Puget Sound.

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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

Tacoma Open Admission Colleges

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

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.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2005 information.

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.

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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 
Des Moines Colleges129,2675,484 
Federal Way Colleges383,259240 
Fife Colleges14,784  
Lakewood Colleges258,21116,248 
Puyallup Colleges133,0112,688 

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