Truckee Meadows Community College provides access for lifelong learning opportunities to improve the quality of life for our diverse community. TMCC creates a supportive, intellectually and culturally dynamic environment.
School Highlights
Truckee Meadows Community College serves 13,613 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 66%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 13,613 students
In-state tuition: $2,700
Out-state tuition: $9,345
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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The student population of Truckee Meadows Community College has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Truckee Meadows Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,700 is equal to the state average of $2,700. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,345 is equal to the state average of $9,345. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
90%
90%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
School Mascot: Mighty Lizards
In 1969, the community college system was established by the Nevada
State Legislature. In 1971, Governor Mike O'Callaghan dedicated
Western Nevada Community College as one of three community colleges
in the Community College Division of the Nevada System of Higher
Education. In 1979, the Board of Regents split Western Nevada
Community College and established Truckee Meadows Community College
(TMCC). TMCC became the fourth community college within the Nevada
System of Higher Education. Truckee Meadows Community College is
continually growing and finding new ways to prepare students for
the real world. Offering academic and university transfer,
occupational training, career enhancement workshops and classes
just for fun, TMCC is the fastest growing college in northern
Nevada. TMCC serves over 12,000 students with programs leading to
associate degrees and certificates in more than 40 academic and
occupational areas. TMCC's Dandini Campus houses the administrative
functions of the college as well as a wide variety of academic and
occupational programs. Students have access to a wide variety of
student services on the main campus, including the Elizabeth Sturm
Library, open computer laboratories, career and job placement
advisement, drop-in child care, academic assistance from The SOURCE
and Writing Center, cultural awareness workshops and special
events.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 13,613 students
In-state tuition: $2,700
Out-state tuition: $9,345
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
Minority enrollment: 51%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Lady Eagles Open Conference Play (2022)
Photo by Jeff Barrett By Thomas Kirkham The Lady Eagles faced Truckee Meadows Community College after a long road ...
For Nevada public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
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Brief intro of Truckee Meadows Community College:Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a public community college and technical college in the Truckee Meadows of Reno, Nevada. The college is primarily a commuter campus with 5 locations. TMCC offers students both certificate and associate degrees. In 2015, TMCC was approved to offer two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, one in Logistics Operations Management and the other in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.From 1971 to 1979, the college was a branch of Western Nevada Community College. Its current name is based on its primary service area, Truckee Meadows in Reno and Sparks. The college has more than 500 faculty members and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities. The college serves more than 13,000 students each semester in state-supported classes. TMCC is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truckee_Meadows_Community_College
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