Pierce College (Washington)

Pierce College
Entrance sign at Pierce College Puyallup
Other name
Pierce College District 11
Former name
  • Clover Park Community College (1967–1970)
  • Fort Steilacoom Community College (1970–1986)
TypePublic community college district
Established1967 (1967)
AccreditationNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
AffiliationWashington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
ChancellorJulie A. White
President
  • Matthew A. Campbell (Fort Steilacoom)
  • Chio Flores (Puyallup)
Location
NicknameRaiders
Sporting affiliations
Northwest Athletic Conference
Websitewww.pierce.ctc.edu
Fort Steilacoom campus

Pierce College is a public community college system in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It comprises two primary colleges, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom in Lakewood and Pierce College Puyallup in Puyallup, and two additional learning centers. The colleges are operated by the Pierce College District, which is overseen by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). The district is led by chancellor Julie A. White; the two colleges also have their own president.