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 5,359 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 5,359 students
In-state tuition: $4,194
Out-state tuition: $9,354
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
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 declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Tacoma Community College diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,359 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
3,176 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
2,183 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
519 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,176 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,183 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
8%
8%
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
14%
15%
% White
10%
10%
% Hawaiian
49%
46%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.73
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)
0.3727%
0.3575%
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 stayed relatively flat 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 stayed relatively flat 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
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tacoma Community College is Summit Salon Academy (2.9 miles away)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 5,359 students
In-state tuition: $4,194
Out-state tuition: $9,354
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 90%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
