Bates Technical College

2-4 Years Public College In Tacoma, WA

Bates Technical College (referred to as Bates Technical) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tacoma, WA. It is classified as Associate's - Private Not-for-profit school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Bates Technical College is $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,133 and student to faculty ratio is 4.35% (23 to 1).The highest degree offered at Bates Technical College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and 2-4 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$5,569 (Washington Residents) $11,518 (out-of-state)
Student Population4,133
Graduation Rate40%
Student to Faculty Ratio23 to 1
Bates Technical College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (6/1/1988 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Bates Technical College is $5,569 for Washington residents and $11,518 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Bates Technical College offers the alternative tuition plans. 24 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,218 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Bates Technical College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Bates Technical College offers weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Bates Technical College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Bates Technical College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
Bates Technical College Mission Statement
Bates Technical College enriches our diverse communities by inspiring student learning, challenging greater achievement, and educating for employment.