Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,686 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,211 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $17,048 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,123 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 20.19% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 10.58% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Pierce College District Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,211
Room and board
$13,293
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$3,970
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$17,048
Average net price
$10,123
Average aid coverage
41%
$6,925 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Pierce College District pays approximately $10,123 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Pierce College District?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Pierce College District net price
$10,123
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Pierce College District Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,211 and average net price at $10,123. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,211
Current net price
$10,123
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
31.22%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$47,532
Undergraduates
4,487
10-Year Median Earnings - Pierce College District vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Pierce College District graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Pierce College District?
Undergraduates
4,487
Completion rate
31.22%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
20.19%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
10.58%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 20.19% of Pierce College District students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 10.58% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Pierce College District
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Pierce College District's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Pierce College District lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Pierce College District is listed at 9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98498-1999. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Pierce College District with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | Not available | $5,211 | $10,123 | $47,532 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Lakewood
This local cluster focuses on nearby Lakewood schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lakewood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Pierce College District's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Pierce College District in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Pierce College District tuition?
Pierce College District's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,211.
What is Pierce College District's average net price?
Pierce College District's average net price in the local dataset is $10,123.
What is Pierce College District's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $47,532 for Pierce College District.
Is Pierce College District accredited?
Pierce College District's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Pierce College District?
The local dataset lists 4,487 undergraduate students at Pierce College District.
What percentage of Pierce College District students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Pierce College District in the local dataset is 20.19%.
What is the federal loan rate at Pierce College District?
The federal loan rate for Pierce College District in the local dataset is 10.58%.
Where should I verify Pierce College District data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Pierce College District or the latest official federal education data.