Pierce College-Puyallup
Pierce College-Puyallup is one of the eight public 2-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in a suburb, in Puyallup.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,590 students attend the school. Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pierce College-Puyallup's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,468, and fees were $363. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,882 and $363 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students4,590 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
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Nursing schools located within 127 miles radius of Pierce College-Puyallup
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Bates Technical College
11 miles away |
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South Puget Sound Community College
32 miles away |
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Shoreline Community College
41 miles away |
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Everett Community College
59 miles away |
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Lower Columbia College
77 miles away |
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Clatsop Community College
100 miles away |
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Mt Hood Community College
113 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Community College
120 miles away |
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Portland Community College
121 miles away |
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Clackamas Community College
127 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2007 - Current |
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, 54% of Pierce College-Puyallup's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 30% | $3,927 |
| Other Federal Grant | 3% | $537 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $3,041 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,261 |
| Federal Student Loans | 23% | $4,634 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $7,732 |
$8,419
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,979 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,049 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,530 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,062 |
| Over $110,000$13,676 |
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Student Population
4,590
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,750
Women
1,840
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
55% |
|
Hispanic |
12% |
|
Two or more races |
10% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
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Asian |
6% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
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.
