Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tacoma, WA. It offers 126 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (6/1/1988 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 4,133 students attended Bates Technical College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 64 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 36 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 23 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 214 (full-time) and 51 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bates Technical College is 40% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,133 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 40% |
| Number of Faculty | 100 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Bates Technical College is $11,518
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
24% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,218 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,518 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $9,218 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Bates Technical College offers 76 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 492 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 123 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 25 | 0 | 303 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 38 | 1 | 52 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 9 | 0 | 14 |
| Total | 76 | 1 | 492 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Bates Technical College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 492 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 123 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 303 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 52 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 14 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | ✕ | 16 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Machine Tool Technology/Machinist | ✕ | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Design and Visual Communications | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 104 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 104 |
| Total | 123 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 0 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 0 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 9 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 5 completers |
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | ✕ | 4 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 1 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 0 |
| Hearing Instrument Specialist | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 14 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,133 students have enrolled into Bates Technical College. By gender, 2,515 male and 1,618 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,123 White (51.37%), 234 Black/African American (5.66%), 492 Hispanic (11.90%), 238 Asian (5.76%), and 1,487 students with other races. 6 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,133 | 2,515 | 1,618 |
| American Indian/Native American | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Asian | 238 | 136 | 102 |
| Black/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 More | 271 | 170 | 101 |
| Un-Known | 676 | 446 | 230 |
| Non-resident Alien | 6 | 2 | 4 |
Directory Information
- 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
- 253-680-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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