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

• 3,820 at Pierce College Fort Steilacoom
• 2,838 at Pierce College Puyallup
• 607 Distance Learning
• 1,363 at Fort Lewis
• 457 at Mc Chord Air Force Base
• 1,475 Earmy-U ( New Spring 2003)
• 915 at Other Contracted Sites
• 978 Continuing Education/Student Supported

12,453 Total Headcount

7,231.450 District-Wide FTES (full-time equivalent)

25,167 Students served during the 2006-07 Year

Who was the average Pierce College student for Fall 2006?

• Average age is 28.6 years
• 40.3% are 18-24 years old
• 15.7% are 40-59 years old
• 54.8% are women, (20.5% of female students are 30 years or older)
• 31.6% are from minority groups
• 3.3% are disabled
• 1.3% are international students
• 50.3% are enrolled in college transfer programs
• 27.1% are in vocational education/workforce training programs
• 9.6% are learning basic skills or working toward high school diplomas
• 7.5% are Running Start students
• 7.9% enroll in continuing education offerings
• 63.1% attend part-time based upon 11 credits or less.

Degrees, Certificates, and Diplomas Awarded through Pierce College

This data will be available in August 2007

Associate Degrees Awarded - 2006-2007

•   - 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.
•   - Associate in Technology: This degree prepares graduates for immediate employment in business or industry.

Certificates/Diplomas Awarded - 2006-2007

•   - Vocational Certificates
•   - High School Diplomas