Pierce College District Admission Requirements

Lakewood, WA · Public · 4-year

  • Admission: open to anyone who applies
  • Average net price: $10,851 a year (2022–23)

How does your GPA compare?

Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement

Pierce College District has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Pierce College District reviews each application.

Pierce College District acceptance rate

Pierce College District has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Pierce College District is a public 4-year college in Lakewood, Washington, with 8,137 undergraduates.

AP credit

Pierce College District awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,851 a year at Pierce College District in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Pierce College District with a 2.0 GPA?

Yes. Pierce College District has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

What is the acceptance rate at Pierce College District?

Pierce College District has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Does Pierce College District accept AP credit?

Yes. Pierce College District awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Pierce College District?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,851 a year at Pierce College District in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Pierce College District's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Pierce College DistrictU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.

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