
Pierce College's safety arrangements should be assessed campus by campus. Students should review the district's published emergency procedures, reporting contacts and annual security information for the locations where they will study.
Practical steps include signing up for available emergency notifications, learning how to report an immediate threat and locating the process for reporting harassment or sexual misconduct. Federal Clery Act disclosures provide a defined record of reported incidents and campus safety policies, but their geographic boundaries and reporting rules mean they are not a complete measure of every person's experience. Students taking evening classes should also confirm current building hours, transportation options and any campus-specific assistance rather than assuming that services operate identically at Fort Steilacoom and Puyallup.
Crime
Murder
Negligent manslaughter
Rape
Fondling
Incest
Statutory rape
Robbery
Aggravated assault
Burglary
Motor vehicle theft
Arson
Crime
Domestic violence
Dating violence
Stalking
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Crime
Weaponry carrying
Drug abuse
Liquor law violation
Data last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.