International Education - Tuition and Fees

2011-2012 Academic Year

All costs are listed in U.S. dollars.

Tuition is set by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and is subject to change.

  • For 2011-2012, to study in our college-level classes or the high school completion program, tuition is US$3011 (based on 15 credits) per quarter (3 months), or US$9033 for one academic year (9 months). These fees are effective starting with the quarter that begins September 2011.
  • For 2011-2012, tuition for the Intensive English Program is US$2,650 per quarter (approximately 3 months), US$5,300 for two quarters (6 months), and US$7,950 for one academic year (3 quarters or 9 months). These fees are effective starting with the quarter that begins September 2011.

September 2011 - August 2012

Expenses for college-level courses and high school completion
Item Per quarter
(3 months)		 Per academic year
(3 Quarters)
Tuition and fees* US$3,011 US$9,033
Health insurance** 204 612
Books and supplies 300 900
Home stay $600/month*** 1,800 5,400
Personal expenses (estimate) 750 2,250
Total estimated cost US$6,065 US$18,195

* Tuition and fees based on 15 credits. Exact cost depends on number of credits taken. Tuition and fees range from $2,866 (12 credits) to $3,156(18 credits) per quarter. Pierce College Puyallup tuition and fees are $3,040 (15 credits) per quarter.

** This fee can be waived if you provide proof, in English, of your own health insurance with minimum coverage of US$100,000 per illness or injury.

*** Homestay includes a private, furnished room and 3 meals per day.  Students may also choose to live in rented apartments or single rooms near the college. We do not have dormitories or on-campus housing

September 2011 - August 2012

Expenses for the Intensive English Program, 2011-2012
Item Per quarter
(3 months)		 Per academic year
(3 Quarters)
Tuition and fees US$2,650 US$7,950
Health insurance* 204 612
Books and supplies 200 600
Home stay $600/month** 1,800 5,400
Personal expenses (estimate) 750 2,250
Total estimated cost US$5,604 US$16,812

* This fee can be waived if you provide proof, in English, of your own health insurance with minimum coverage of US$100,000 per illness or injury.

** Homestay includes a private, furnished room and 3 meals per day.  Students may also choose to live in rented apartments or single rooms near the college. We do not have dormitories or on-campus housing

General Inquiries

international@pierce.ctc.edu
Voice:253-964-6229
Fax: (253) 964-6256

Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA

Submission of Applications

internationalapp@
pierce.ctc.edu
Fax: (253) 964-6256

Pierce College International Programs
9401 Farwest Drive S.W.
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
USA

Study-Abroad Opportunities

for American students
Mary Meulblok
Voice: (253) 964-6725

The International Club

Jen Gruver
Voice: (253) 964-6656

Housing and Homestay

Angela Parisotto
Voice: (253) 964-6593