Pierce College

Pierce College is a public community college serving Pierce County, Washington. Founded in 1967, it operates as part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system and offers associate degrees, professional-technical certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The college is known for accessible, affordable education and serves a diverse student population across its campuses. The district includes the Fort Steilacoom campus in Lakewood, the Puyallup campus, and educational services at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Pierce College emphasizes student support, career training, and community engagement, with programs spanning arts and sciences, health care, business, and applied technology.