Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is located in Lakewood, Washington (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom had 7,865 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom
9401 Farwest Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
General Phone: (253) 964-6500
Admissions Phone: (253) 964-6501
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 964-6544
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 998 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 75 | computer networking, computer graphics, computer support, computer product certification, database administration, system administration, computer programming |
| Production Trades | 75 | welding |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 73 | veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, mental health services tech, medical lab assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 59 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration, forensic science |
| Office And Administration | 58 | data entry, general office occupations, office management |
| Business And Management | 56 | marketing, business management, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, business, sales, small business management, human resources, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 25 | medical secretary, medical receptionist |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | early childhood education, teacher aide, teacher education |
| Law | 17 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Science | 14 | physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | electronics tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | personal and culinary services |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,215 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 189 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 86 | 13 |
In 2005, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom had a total enrollment of 7,865 students (4,438 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 95% |
| State unknown | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lakewood, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 964-6501
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,525 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,944 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 964-6544
Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 8 | $45,079 | 14 | $49,607 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $45,079 | 14 | $49,607 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 41 | $46,853 | 40 | $44,155 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $46,853 | 40 | $44,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 7 | 8 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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