Pierce College at Puyallup is located in Puyallup, Washington, United States. It was originally founded in 1967 in Lakewood. The campus at Puyallup was constructed during the 1970s and early 1980s, along with other campuses and centers. Degree programs and certificates are offered to students in various areas of study including elementary education, chemistry, business, nursing, and computer network administration. Pierce College at Puyallup also offers distance learning programs.
Pierce College at Puyallup's athletic teams are known as the Raiders. The men's teams compete in basketball, baseball, and soccer. The women's teams participate in basketball, volleyball, fast pitch softball, and soccer. Students of the Puyallup campus publish a newspaper called "The Puyallup Post" which is published three times each quarter.
The main campus of Pierce College At Puyallup is in Puyallup, WA (a large suburb). The school is a public school. Pierce College At Puyallup offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to liberal arts.
Pierce College At Puyallup admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Pierce College At Puyallup had 3,068 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
Pierce College At Puyallup
1601 39th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98374-2222
General Phone: (253) 840-8400
http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 307 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 76 | marketing, business, business management, accounting technology, sales, small business management, human resources, retail |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 29 | medical secretary, medical receptionist |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | computer networking, system administration, computer support, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 8 | general office occupations, office management |
| Science | 7 | physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | substance abuse counseling |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Pierce College At Puyallup in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 424 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 39 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 31 | 7 |
In 2007, Pierce College At Puyallup had a total enrollment of 3,068 students (1,778 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 45 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Puyallup, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,711 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,885 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Pierce College At Puyallup participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500003)
Pierce College At Puyallup has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 22 | $47,249 | 24 | $42,655 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $47,249 | 24 | $42,655 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
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 Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
System Administration/Administrator
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pierce College At Puyallup Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career 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
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