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Tuition

Compare your costs...
School Tuition/Fees*
Pierce College $903.60
UW-Seattle $1,995
UW-Tacoma $1,966
Evergreen $1,530
PLU $12,544
UPS $15,850
* Resident-rate tuition and fees calculated for one full-time (12 credit hours) quarter/semester, as found on each institution's Web site. (June 6, 2007)
Calculate Pierce tuition and fees

Calculate your specific tuition using the form on this page or see the complete tuition chart; tuition rates as of Fall 2007.

These prices apply to Pierce College Fort Steilacoom and Pierce College Puyallup for all items 1000-5999 and 7000-9998. Other rates apply to Running Start students and Continuing Education classes.

The college reserves the right to change any fees without notice to comply with state or college regulations and policies. The Washington State Legislature sets our tuition rates. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature and the Pierce College Board of Trustees. See the admissions and registration offices for the most current information.

See Withdrawal & refunds for our refund policies.


Fee details

The fees listed below are all student-approved refundable fees, and are included in the calculation form above and the complete tuition chart.

Additional fees are required for some classes. See class listings. These fees are NOT included in the tuition chart.

Name & purpose Per credit Maximum
Comprehensive student fee: parking, transcripts and graduation expenses $1.50 $15
Technology fee: to advance the use of technology by students $3.50 $35
Fort Steilacoom Recreation Center Fee: building costs of a multi-purpose student recreation center for students at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom $3.50 $35
Puyallup Fitness and Recreational Fee: the costs of a fitness and recreational center for students at Pierce College Puyallup $4.25 None

Step #5 Easy enrolllment step #5: register and pay tuition.

When to pay

Tuition and fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. Students who don't pay upon completion of registration will be dropped from classes.

If an agency or scholarship is paying your tuition, your payment authorization must be on file at Pierce College to complete your registration.

How to pay

Pay online with Visa or MasterCard (including debit cards with the Visa or MasterCard logo) or in person with Visa, MasterCard, check, or cash.

Full-time enrollment

Twelve credits or more is full-time enrollment for any quarter, including summer. This definition is consistent with VA, financial aid, athletics, and National Student Clearinghouse standards. You should be aware of the requirements of any sponsoring agency.

Qualifying for resident rates

In-state rates apply to anyone who has lived continuously in Washington state for at least 12 months before registration. Read more about residency requirements.

Financial assistance for tuition

In addition to financial aid, tuition and fee waivers may be available in specific conditions.

Questions?

Contact the registration office at your college for more information about tuition, fees, waivers, residency, and full-time equivalency.

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