| Location: | Northwest |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad) |
Pierce College is a community college district operating in and serving Pierce County in the U.S. state of Washington. The district consists of two colleges, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood and Pierce College Puyallup and auxiliary campuses on Fort Lewis, McChord Air Force Base, and in South Hill.
In 2006 the Library won a national Excellence award.
Pierce College offers associate's degrees, mainly in the arts and sciences. There are also certificate programs in early childhood education, social services, dental hygienist, and others.
Classes are held on the quarter system.
The Pierce College Raiders Athletics Department competes in the Western Region of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges. The Raiders currently field six teams and compete in soccer, volleyball, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and fastpitch. Raiders Athletics currently play off-campus until the 2007-2008 season when the volleyball and both basketball teams will play at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in the new Health Education Center.
In 1967, Clover Park Community College opened its administrative offices and library in an abandoned grocery store on Bridgeport Way Southwest, now the site of QFC. It was nicknamed Albertsons' U. Classes were held, however, at various Pierce County locations such as high schools, military bases, and hospitals.
Later that year, on March 24, the Washington State Legislature passed the Community College Act. This law shifted the control of community colleges from the school districts to the state. On April 3, Governor Dan Evans signed the bill into law.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,525 | $ 2,944 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,270 | $ 2,689 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 255 | $ 255 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,807 | 23% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,715 | 17% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,248 | 3% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,232 | 12% | |
Any Aid: |
54% |
