Tacoma Community College shall provide quality educational programs in a dynamic learning environment. The college shall be accessible, comprehensive and flexible, and shall address the personal, professional and social needs of its diverse community.
School Highlights
Tacoma Community College serves 8,204 students (54% 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 8,204 students
In-state tuition: $4,194
Out-state tuition: $9,354
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 643 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student population of Tacoma Community College has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Tacoma Community College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,204 students
4,711 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
4,471 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
3,733 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
820 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,471 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,733 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
9%
10%
% Hispanic
17%
17%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
41%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3271%
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,194 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,354 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,194
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,354
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
41%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Tacoma Community College is one of 34 Washington community and
technical colleges, serving Tacoma-Pierce County. The college
Offers 44 state approved professional/technical programs. TCC
offers a variety of professional/technical programs designed to
prepare you for the workforce. These programs can lead to a
two-year Associate in Applied Science degree, or a program
certificate. TCC also offers a variety of freshman and
sophomore-level courses, transferable to a four-year college or
university. TCC traces its roots to 1962, when residents of the
Tacoma-Pierce County area elected to fund and build a local
community college. Directors of the Tacoma School District No. 10
applied for authorization to build the college in 1961. TCC
received state approval to begin construction in 1963 and opened
for class on Sept. 28, 1965. The college's main campus offers a
range of academic and occupational degrees, continuing education
classes, and developmental learning opportunities. About 8,400
students come to our 150-acre campus each quarter. Since TCC's
opening in 1965, more than 400,000 people have attended. The
college is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and
of Colleges and Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tacoma Community College cost?
Tacoma Community College's tuition is approximately $4,194 for In-State students and $9,354 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is Tacoma Community College located?
Tacoma Community College is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA.
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The nearest community college to Tacoma Community College is Summit Salon Academy (2.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 8,204 students
In-state tuition: $4,194
Out-state tuition: $9,354
Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
Minority enrollment: 59%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
