Pierce College District Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Lakewood, WA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,418
Out-of-State Tuition$5,976
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Pierce College District vs. State and National Averages

Pierce College DistrictWA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,418$15,340$18,082
vs. average—-65%-70%

Other colleges in Lakewood

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Clover Park Technical CollegePublic2,636$6,634

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Pierce College District

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,532
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)31%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$12,000
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants23%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over30%
First-generation students45%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Pierce College District?

In-state tuition at Pierce College District is $5,418 and out-of-state tuition is $5,976, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Pierce College District?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Pierce College District. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Pierce College District?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Pierce College District. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Pierce College District?

Pierce College District enrolls about 5,313 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Is Pierce College District expensive?

In-state tuition at Pierce College District is $5,418, which is 65% below the WA average of $15,340.

How much do graduates of Pierce College District earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Pierce College District are $47,532 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Pierce College District take on?

The median debt among Pierce College District graduates who borrowed is $12,000, according to College Scorecard.