Student Demographics

These numbers are also available for 2000-2001, 2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2005-2006, and 2006-2007.

More than 25,000 individuals find the education they need at Pierce College each year. Our students are diverse in many ways.

pie chart showing percentages of students at each site. FS: 35% - PY: 22% - Fort Lewis: 16%. all others account for less than 10% each.

Number of Students, Fall 2004:

3,993 at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
2,738 at Pierce College Puyallup
420 Distance Learning
1,611 at Fort Lewis
659 at Mc Chord Air Force Base
625 Earmy-U ( New Spring 2003)
981 at Other Contracted Sites
1,002 Continuing Education/Student Supported

12,029 Total Headcount

6,889.80 District-Wide FTES (full-time equivalent)

25,543 Students served during the 2004-05 Year

Who was the average Pierce College student for Fall 2004?

Average age is 29.0 years
40.7% are 18-24 years old
18.9% are 40-59 years old
55.0% are women, (21.9% of female students are 30 years or older)
28.6% are from minority groups
3.5% are disabled
1.2% are international students
45.9% are enrolled in college transfer programs
28.4% are in vocational education/workforce training programs
8.6% are learning basic skills or working toward high school diplomas
6.7% are Running Start students
8.3% enroll in continuing education offerings
64.7% attend part-time based upon 11 credits or less.

Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Awarded through Pierce College

Associate Degrees Awarded - 2004-2005

1,023 - Associate in Arts & Sciences: With this transferable degree, graduates can attend four-year colleges and universities with full junior standing. The wide range of courses also provides a broad general education for those who do not plan to earn four-year degrees.
401 - Associate in Technology: This degree prepares graduates for immediate employment in business or industry.

Certificates/Diplomas Awarded - 2004-2005

332 - Vocational Certificates
76 - High School Diplomas