Description

For residents of the San Fernando Valley who wish to transfer to a four-year school, Pierce College is an ideal place to begin.

Located on a beautiful campus in Woodland Hills, California, surrounded by botanical gardens and even Redwood trees, the Pierce campus boasts a natural beauty that’s rare in the Los Angeles area.

Many Pierce students go on to attend such prestigious California schools as UC Berkeley, UCLA, UC Davis and Cal Tech.

Offering a wide selection of disciplines, Pierce students have the opportunity to earn two-year degrees in a range of subjects including the arts, humanities, business, and computer science.

In science, Pierce’s offerings span a range of specific majors including Meteorology, Horse and Equine Science, Oceanography and Veterinary Science.

Pierce students may also obtain a two-year degree or career certificate helping lead to employment in careers such as health care and law enforcement.

With shortened semesters available, students at Pierce may move through school quickly regardless of their field of study.

Some of the student services at Pierce include a career development lab, a writing center, academic advising, tutoring facilities and counseling and health centers.

Students at Pierce may qualify for such financial aid offerings as military and vocational rehabilitation benefits, loans and grants. Students may also get assistance with books and materials fees.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$722

Out-of-State Tuition

$6,034

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

22,133

Students

Total Students
22,133

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
28%
Part-Time
72%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
92%
Out-of-State
8%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
14%
Caucasian
33%
Latino
33%
Other
15%

Students State Origin

California
92%
Other
8%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%