At a Glance
Urban (in a large city)
5,463 students
Admissions: Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
$5,237 in-state tuition
$12,497 out-of-state tuition
Public;
two year
School Name and Address
Contact for more information
Bates Technical College
1101 South Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405-4895
Main telephone
253.680.7000
Website
https://batestech.edu/
Request more information
https://batestech.edu/information-sessions/
Other sites
Central/Mohler Campus:
General information
Educational system
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private
Public
Type of school
2-year college
Degrees offered
Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation
Various programs have accreditation.
Specialized licensure
Various programs are licensed as needed.
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider
Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot
Bobcat
School setting
Setting
Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area
Seattle
Population of city the school is in
199,637
Distance from campus to city center
Five blocks
Public transportation to campus
Yes; Pierce Transit
Student parking on campus
Yes; limited
Campus size
42 acres, 3 campuses combined
County
Pierce
School visits
Student Body
Enrollment
Total number of undergraduate students
5,463
Total enrollment
5,463
Number of high school students attending this school
226
Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students
Multiracial
23%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
7%
Age of students
Percentage of students 25 or older
68%
Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 60 credits (4 quarters) per year.)
In-state tuition
$5,237
Out-of-state tuition
$12,497
Fees
$1,260
Books and supplies
$1,020
Explanation of required expenses
Additional fees for tools and uniforms may be required on a per-program basis.
Cost information website
https://batestech.edu/tuition-and-fees/
Tuition varies by program as does the cost of books and supplies.
Tuition rates vary by
Academic program/major
Class load (number of credits taken)
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)
Tuition payment plans available
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)
Contact for counseling or more information
Applying for financial aid
Submit these forms
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term)
June 15
Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan
$4,096
Scholarship or grant
$5,972
Financial aid programs at this school
Loans
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
State loans
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
https://www.batestech.edu/student-resources/veterans-center/
Contact for more information
Entrance difficulty
For incoming students
Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Application dates
Admission is available
Fall, winter, spring, summer
Fall* application deadline
Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants
Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline
10th day of each quarter is the deadline for enrolling
Notification date for fall transfer applicants
Continuous
Application requirements
Online application available
http://www.bates.ctc.edu/GetStarted
Application fee
$50
Application fee waived
Students can apply for a waiver through an outside agency.
Submit these items:
Application
Required for all students
Interview
Required for some students
Other admissions information
School uses a waiting list
Transfer student admissions
Age limit on courses to be transferred
No limit
Credits accepted for transfer students
American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject
Military service
Degrees offered
Pre-certification training
Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma
Associate
School catalog
Faculty and instruction
Academic calendar
Quarters
Graduation requirements
Required number of credits for an associate degree
Varies, between 90-128 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Attendance options
Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Short-term courses
Summer school
Alternative credit opportunities
Advanced Placement
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Postsecondary enrollment options (high school students can enroll for credit)
Tech prep
Work experience
Computing
Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Online registration for classes
Student activities
Newspaper
Radio station
Student government
TV station
Various clubs, and participation in Phi Theta Kappa honor society for those who qualify
Clubs and associations
Student Services
Academic services for all students
Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring
Health and legal services available on campus for all students
Other services for all students
Basic job skills
Placement testing
Student lounge
Diversity Center, complete with computers, TV, meeting rooms, and staff.
Services for students with disabilities
Services for women and families
Wendy Newby
ECEAP/Child Care Center Director
wnewby@bates.ctc.edu
253.680.7320
Child daycare available on campus
Child care is offered to students and staff.
Daycare cost
Sliding fee scale and ECEAP offered
Additional services available for these groups
Campus security
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Career Services
Contact for more information
Career services offered
Career counseling
Career interest testing
Job fairs
On campus recruitment by employers
Résumé preparation assistance
Our instructors help students with career placement
List programs by [ title | cluster ]
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
Bookkeeping [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Administrative Office Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship Studies [Associate]
Barbering
Barber [Certificate, Pre-license Training, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Biomedical Technology
Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering [Associate of Applied Science]
Healthcare Simulations Operations Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Hearing Aid Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Business Management and Administration
Marketing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Installation and Repair
CompTIA/MCP/CISCO Certification Training [Certificate]
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
CNC Machinist [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Programming
Software Development [Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Systems Analysis
CompTIA/MCP/CISCO Certification Training [Certificate]
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
CompTIA/MCP/CISCO Certification Training [Certificate]
Computer Networking Systems Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Systems Technology
CompTIA/MCP/CISCO Certification Training [Certificate]
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts [Associate of Applied Science]
Culinary Arts--Line Cook [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Culinary Arts--Mobile Food Cook [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Laboratory Technology
Dental Lab Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Denturist [Associate of Applied Science]
Distance Learning
Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Electronic Equipment Service Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Electronics Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Food Services
Culinary Arts--Mobile Food Cook [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
HVAC/R Support Technician [Certificate]
Licensed Practical Nursing
Practical Nurse [Pre-license Training, Associate of Applied Science]
Machine Shop Technology
Machinist [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Manual Machining [Certificate]
Marketing
Marketing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Assisting
Administrative Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Certified Medical Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Billing and Coding
Administrative Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Medical Secretarial Studies
Administrative Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Nursing Assisting
Nursing Assistant, Certified [Certificate]
Occupational Therapy Assisting
Occupational Therapy Assistant [Associate]
Office Support
Basic Office Support [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Office Fundamentals [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Retail Management
Marketing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Administrative Medical Assistant [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Administrative Office Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
Basic Office Support [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Biomedical Service Technician: Clinical Engineering [Associate of Applied Science]
CNC Machinist [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
CompTIA/MCP/CISCO Certification Training [Certificate]
Computer Networking Systems Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Culinary Arts [Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Assisting [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Dental Lab Technician [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Denturist [Associate of Applied Science]
Electronic Equipment Service Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Electronics Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Hearing Aid Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
HVAC/R Support Technician [Certificate]
Machinist [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Marketing [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Occupational Therapy Assistant [Associate]
Practical Nurse [Pre-license Training, Associate of Applied Science]
Software Development [Associate of Applied Science]
Central/Mohler Campus
Animation, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
Broadcast and Video Elements [Certificate]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Production [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Digital Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Digital Media--Certificates of Training [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Civil Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Communications Operations Technology
Broadcast and Video Elements [Certificate]
Broadcasting/Video Production Core Certificates [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Engineering [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Production [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Computer Programming
Software Development [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Science
Business Data Analytics [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Computer Systems Networking and Administration
Computer Networking Systems Technician [Certificate]
Information Technology Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Database Administration
Business Data Analytics [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Electrical and Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
Basic Electricity [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Electronics Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
Engineering Technology, General
Engineering Technology [Certificate]
Information Technology
Information Technology Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Instrumentation Technology
Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Multimedia and Intermedia
Digital Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Photographic, Film, and Video Technology
Broadcasting/Video Production Core Certificates [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Pre-Engineering
Civil Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
Broadcast and Video Elements [Certificate]
Broadcasting/Video Production Core Certificates [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Engineering [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Production [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Recording Arts Technology
Broadcasting/Video Production Core Certificates [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Robotics Technology
Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
Telecommunications Technology
Electronic and Communications Systems Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Engineering [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Broadcasting/Video Production--Adv. Production [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Civil Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Digital Media [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Electrical Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Electronic and Communications Systems Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Industrial Electronics and Robotics Technician [Associate of Applied Science]
Information Technology Specialist [Associate of Applied Science]
Mechanical Engineering Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Software Development [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
South Campus
Apprenticeship Programs
Sheet Metal Production Support [Certificate]
Sheet Metal Residential Installer [Certificate]
Sheet Metal Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Auto Body Repair
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing [Associate of Applied Science]
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing--Auto Body Repair [Certificate]
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing--Automotive Refinishing [Certificate]
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Automotive Technology--Automatic Transmission and Transaxle
Automotive Technology--Brakes [Certificate]
Automotive Technology--Electrical/Electronic Systems [Certificate]
Automotive Technology--Engine Performance I & II [Certificate]
Automotive Technology--Engine Repair [Certificate]
Automotive Technology--Suspension and Steering [Certificate]
Boat Maintenance and Repair
Power Sports and Equipment Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Power Sports and Equipment Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Building Maintenance
Boiler Operations [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Building Care/Maintenance [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Building Care/Maintenance I & II [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Facilities Maintenance Engineer [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Maintenance Technician I & II [Certificate]
Carpentry
Carpentry [Associate of Applied Science]
Carpentry--Basic Carpentry I [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Carpentry--Basic Carpentry II [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Carpentry--Carpenter Technician [Certificate]
Carpentry--Concrete Foundations [Certificate]
Carpentry--Exterior Finishing [Certificate]
Carpentry--Interior Finishing [Certificate]
Carpentry--Wood Framing [Certificate]
Child Care Assisting
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Infant/Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Child Care Services Management
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Child Development
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel Technology
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic [Associate of Applied Science]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Diesel Engines [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Diesel Service Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Hydraulics and Pneumatics [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Distance Learning
Early Childhood Education [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Initial Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
Early Childhood Education--State Certificate [Certificate]
Early Childhood Education--State Initial Certificate [Certificate]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Family Child Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--Infant/Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
State Short Early Childhood Education Certificate--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Electrical and Power Transmission
Electrical Construction [Associate of Applied Science]
Residential Electrician [Certificate]
Emergency Medical Care
Fire Service [Associate of Applied Science]
Fire Protection Technology
Fire Recruit Academy [Certificate]
Fire Service Supervision [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Fire Science and Firefighting
Fire Recruit Academy [Certificate]
Fire Service [Associate of Applied Science]
Fire Service Supervision [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Fire Service--Wildland Firefighter II [Certificate]
Motorcycle Repair
Power Sports and Equipment Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Power Sports and Equipment Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Sheet Metal Technology
Sheet Metal Production Support [Certificate]
Sheet Metal Residential Installer [Certificate]
Sheet Metal Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Sheet Metal Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Small Engine Repair
Power Sports and Equipment Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Power Sports and Equipment Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Truck and Bus Driving
Commercial Truck Driving--Entry Level [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Welding Technology
Welder Level I & II [Certificate]
Welding [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Woodworking and Cabinetmaking
Architectural Woodworking and Cabinet Making Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Production Cabinet Making [Certificate]
Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
Architectural Woodworking and Cabinet Making Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing [Associate of Applied Science]
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing--Auto Body Repair [Certificate]
Auto Body Rebuilding & Refinishing--Automotive Refinishing [Certificate]
Boiler Operations [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Building Care/Maintenance I & II [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Carpentry [Associate of Applied Science]
Carpentry--Carpenter Technician [Certificate]
Carpentry--Concrete Foundations [Certificate]
Carpentry--Exterior Finishing [Certificate]
Carpentry--Interior Finishing [Certificate]
Carpentry--Wood Framing [Certificate]
Commercial Truck Driving--Entry Level [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic [Associate of Applied Science]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Diesel Engines [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Diesel Service Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Heavy Duty Truck Drive Trains [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Diesel and Heavy Equipment Mechanic--Truck and Heavy Equipment Electrical Systems [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Electrical Construction [Associate of Applied Science]
Facilities Maintenance Engineer [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Fire Service [Associate of Applied Science]
Maintenance Technician I & II [Certificate]
Power Sports and Equipment Technician [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
Power Sports and Equipment Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
Production Cabinet Making [Certificate]
Residential Electrician [Certificate]
Welder Level I & II [Certificate]
Welding [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
