Lakewood, WA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District (in-state) | $5,418 | — |
| WA average | $15,340 | -65% |
| National average | $18,082 | -70% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,418 | $21,672 |
| Out-of-state | $5,976 | $23,904 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Pierce College District ranks 25 by in-state tuition among the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 10% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Pierce College District | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Skagit Valley College | $5,400 |
| Spokane Community College | $5,461 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $5,461 |
| Tacoma Community College | $5,507 |
In-state tuition at Pierce College District is $5,418 per year; out-of-state students pay $5,976.
Pierce College District in-state tuition is 65% below the WA average of $15,340.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Pierce College District is 70% below that.
$5,418 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Pierce College District comes to about $21,672 for an in-state student and $23,904 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Pierce College District ranks 25 out of the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.