Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Tacoma, WA. Bates Technical College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Bates Technical College is $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.67% from last year at Bates Technical.
- Total 4,133 students have enrolled in Bates Technical and, of that, 655 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Bates Technical offers 132 programs and 4 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Bates Technical is 40% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Bates Technical College is $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.67% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Washington Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,497 | $15,887 |
| 2021 | $6,628 | $16,253 |
| 2022 | $6,511 | $13,278 |
| 2023 | $5,361 | $11,110 |
| 2024 | $5,569 | $11,518 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Bates Technical College offers 126 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 4 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Bates Technical College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 50 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 38 | 1 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 |
| Total | 126 | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 |
| Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 |
| Electrician | 4 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 2 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 60 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 12 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 4 |
Student Population
Total 4,133 students have enrolled to Bates Technical College. By gender, there are 2,515 male and 1,618 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 1.55 to 1.
Bates Technical College offers online degree/certificate programs and 655 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Asian | 238 | 136 | 102 |
| Black or African American | 234 | 118 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 492 | 302 | 190 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 23 | 28 |
| White | 2,123 | 1,298 | 825 |
| Two or More Races | 271 | 170 | 101 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 676 | 446 | 230 |
| Total | 4,133 | 2,515 | 1,618 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Bates Technical College is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $9,218 and 24% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $9,218 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 64 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 214 |