Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Lakewood.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,048 students attend the school. Every year 24% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,468, and fees were $315. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,882 and $315 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students6,048 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 3 |
| Certificate | 0 | 1 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 35 miles radius of Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom
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Clover Park Technical College
3 miles away |
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Tacoma Community College
5 miles away |
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University of Washington - Tacoma Campus
8 miles away |
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Highline College
19 miles away |
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Green River College
21 miles away |
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South Seattle College
28 miles away |
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Olympic College
28 miles away |
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Renton Technical College
29 miles away |
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Seattle Central College
33 miles away |
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Bellevue College
35 miles away |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $105/credit | |
| In State Students | $105/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $119/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $5,355 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $8,330 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $14,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 73% of Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $3,939 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $402 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $2,992 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,168 |
| Federal Student Loans | 25% | $5,144 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,976
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,568 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,136 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,038 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,544 |
| Over $110,000$11,171 |
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Student Population
6,048
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,765
Women
2,283
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
46% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Two or more races |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
