Learn about the student populations, distance from town, graduation rates, and net prices of the non-specialty schools surrounding Fife, Washington. The statistics provided come from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Closest Schools to Fife, Washington
Most of the schools closest to Fife are located in the nearby city of Tacoma. There you'll find a good mix of public, private, and community college options. The nearest schools are as follows:
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (4 miles)
- Bates Technical College (5.3 miles)
- University of Puget Sound (6.1 miles)
- Pacific Lutheran University (8 miles)
- Pierce College-Puyallup (8.1 miles)
Largest Schools near Fife, Washington
Most of the schools near Fife aren't too big, though they aren't especially small either. It also may be of note that the largest schools in Fife, with one exception, do not offer campus housing. The largest schools are:
- South Seattle College (4,893 students)
- Highline College (4,951 students)
- Tacoma Community College (5,359 students)
- Green River College (6,559 students)
- Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom (7,363 students)
Lowest Net Price
The calculation of net price is executed by subtracting the average amount of financial aid received from the cost of attendance. In this section, you'll find figures that only apply to full-time undergraduate students during the 2020-2021 school year. Most of the less expensive schools near Fife are community or technical colleges. The lowest net prices belong to:
- Bates Technical College ($8,594)
- Tacoma Community College ($8,606)
- Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom ($7,370)
- Renton Technical College ($6,875)
Highest Graduation Rate
The rates within this section apply only to students enrolled at an undergraduate and full-time level. They're based on 150% of the typical amount of time needed to complete a program throughout the 2021 school year. The University of Puget Sound has the best graduation rate around at a solid 76%. Others not far behind are:
- Pacific Lutheran University (69%)
- University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (58%)
- Renton Technical College (57%)
- Bates Technical College (37%)
Students in the Fife area have numerous postsecondary options close by, though those seeking especially large college experiences will have to look further than 25 miles from town.
