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 11,316 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,316 students
In-state tuition: $2,700
Out-state tuition: $9,345
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Truckee Meadows Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The Truckee Meadows Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,316 students
3,852 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
3,065 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
8,251 students
2,830 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
8%
% Hispanic
33%
32%
% Black
3%
9%
% White
51%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
College Completion Rate
28%
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$32,800
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 7% 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
$2,700
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,345
$9,345
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,900
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,480
$5,423
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
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.
No matter where you choose to go to college you'll have to take some kind of standardized test. The GRE is often required for graduate programs, but it may also benefit your community college application.
Education becomes more expensive with each passing year so it is important to make smart use of your student loans and to minimize your debt while you are in school whenever possible.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
Enrollment: 11,316 students
In-state tuition: $2,700
Out-state tuition: $9,345
Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 49%
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.
