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Bates Technical College

General Information

Name: Bates Technical College
Address: 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
Phone:

  • General information: (253) 680-7000
  • Financial aid office: (253) 680-7020
  • Admissions office: (253) 680-7002

Website: www.bates.ctc.edu/
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees$3,859$3,282$3,126
Books and supplies$975$950$850
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,140$5,968$5,823
        Other expenses$3,760$3,578$3,474
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$3,760$3,578$3,474

Total expenses   
Off-campus$15,734$13,778$13,273
Off-campus with family$8,594$7,810$7,450

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 37%
  • Federal grants: 27%
  • State/local grants: 26%
  • Institutional grants: 9%
  • Student loans: 18%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2698
  • State/local grants:$2768
  • Institutional grants:$718
  • Student loans:$3335

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$53

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 5204
First-time student retention: 70%
Overall graduation rate: 67%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 43%
    • Part Time: 57%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 47%
    • Women: 53%

White non-hispanic: 47%
Black non-hispanic: 5%
Hispanic: 2%
Asian/pacific islander: 4%
American indian/alaska native: 2%
Other: 40%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Certificate
  • General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other - Certificate
  • Retailing and Retail Operations - Certificate
  • Selling Skills and Sales Operations - Certificate
  • Vehicle and Vehicle Parts and Accessories Marketing Operations - Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Associate, Certificate
  • Construction Trades, Other - Certificate
  • Electrician - Associate, Certificate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Certificate
  • Technical Teacher Education - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying - Associate, Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care Provider/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Associate, Certificate
  • Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Associate, Certificate
  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary - Certificate
  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology - Associate, Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other - Certificate
  • Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Barbering/Barber - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright - Certificate
  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist - Certificate
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking - Associate, Certificate
  • Upholstery/Upholsterer - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Associate, Certificate
    Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Associate, Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation - Certificate
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design - Associate, Certificate


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