Overview

Bates Technical College is a 2-year institution located in Tacoma, WA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA  98405-4895
United States

Contact Phone: 253-680-7000

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping		×
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General		×
Marketing/marketing Management, General		×
Retailing And Retail Operations		×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician		×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming/programmer, General		×
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications		×
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration		×
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design		×
Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster		×
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/property Maintenance		×
Carpentry/carpenter		×
Electrician		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching		×
Technical Teacher Education		×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians		×
Biomedical Technology/technician		×
Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians		×
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician		×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician		×
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician		×
Occupational Safety And Health Technology/technician		×
Surveying Technology/surveying		×
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant		×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services, Other		×
Dental Assisting/assistant		×
Dental Laboratory Technology/technician		×
Dental Services And Allied Professions, Other		×
Hearing Instrument Specialist		×
Licensed Practical/vocational Nurse Training		×
Medical Administrative/executive Assistant And Medical Secretary		×
Medical/clinical Assistant		×
Occupational Therapist Assistant		×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Court Reporting And Captioning/court Reporter		×
Legal Administrative Assistant/secretary		×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician		×
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Communications Systems Installation And Repair Technology/technician		×
Diesel Mechanics Technology/technician		×
Electrical/electronics Equipment Installation And Repair Technology/technician, General		×
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation And Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician		×
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician		×
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other		×
Small Engine Mechanics And Repair Technology/technician		×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other		×
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/chef Training		×
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Cabinetmaking And Millwork		×
Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist		×
Machine Tool Technology/machinist		×
Sheet Metal Technology/sheetworking		×
Welding Technology/welder		×
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biotechnology Technology/technician		×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Fire Science/fire-fighting		×
Fire Systems Technology		×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Design And Visual Communications, General		×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,530

Applied

7,239

Accepted

3,817

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,156

Females Applied

3,964

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,293

Males Applied

3,224

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

56

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,742

In-state

9,321

Out-of-state

3,742

In-district

Fees

17,952

Room & board

Student Body

3,817

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.3%
Black or African American	11.41%
White or Caucasian	37.32%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.68%
Asian	5.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.99%
Two or more races	9.18%
Other	17.67%

Gender

Male (58.95%)

Female (41.05%)

Campus Life

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
on-campus weekday security to 10 pm

Faculty

444

Total Faculty

21:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 244

Part-time - 200

Male - 230

Female - 214