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: 253-596-1500

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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

5,463

Enrolled

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
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

5,071

In-state

11,838

Out-of-state

5,071

In-district

Fees

1,440

Full-time student fees

Student Body

5,463

Total Undergrad students

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