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.

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