Description
Located in Tacoma, Washington, Bates Technical College offers associate’s degrees and occupational-specific certificates to advance the career objectives of its graduates. Bates offers career advising services, testing and assessment of skills, financial aid for eligible students, child care, and a full library in order to ensure students have a quiet place to focus on their studies.
In order to give hands-on experience to their students, Bates offers student-performed barbering, denturist and automative services to the public for a fee. Students are able to perfect their skill-set with the guidance of educators who are professionals in their field.
Bates helps many students find apprenticeships that give them paid, on-the-job training to boost their employability upon graduation.
These hands-on experiences prove invaluable to students, who are ready to hit the ground running after receiving their certifications.
Ready to get the experience you need to jumpstart your career? Bates Technical College is ready to help you get there.
Quick Facts
Location
Northwest
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$4,230
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,230
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
2,495
Students
- Total Students
- 2,495
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 71%
- Part-Time
- 29%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 99%
- Out-of-State
- 1%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 49%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 37%
Students State Origin
- Washington
- 99%
- Other
- 1%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
