Pima Medical Institute-Renton

555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Pima Medical Institute-Renton serves 810 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pima Medical Institute-Renton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
63 staff
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
28
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Renton has grown by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Renton diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
810 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
810 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
810 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
810 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
25%
17%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
33%
44%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
9%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
100%
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Monica Candelaria-Wright, Dental Hygiene Graduate -
    • Patrick Fisk, Medical Assistant Graduate -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Renton?
The acceptance rate of Pima Medical Institute-Renton is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 99%.
Who are famous alumni from Pima Medical Institute-Renton?
Pima Medical Institute-Renton famous alumni include: Monica Candelaria-Wright, Dental Hygiene Graduate and Patrick Fisk, Medical Assistant Graduate.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Renton's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Renton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For King County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in King County, WA is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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