Pima Medical Institute-Renton

555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Pima Medical Institute-Renton serves 456 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 60% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
25 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
18
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Renton has declined by 54% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 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 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
456 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
456 students
1,835 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
524 students
320 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
456 students
1,835 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
9%
% Hispanic
24%
19%
% Black
13%
6%
% White
32%
40%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
8%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$35,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,242
Acceptance Rate
100%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 75%.
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: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 456 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. 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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