Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.

Best Tacoma Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 14,908 students in Tacoma, Washington.
Pierce County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Community Colleges in Tacoma, WA (2025)

College
Location
Students
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College Photo - Dental Assisting students learn in a real-world dental office, open to the public.
Public
1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 680-7000
| 6,574 students
Summit Salon Academy
Private for-profit
3702 S Fife Street Ste B102
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 617-7000
| 130 students
Tacoma Community College
Public
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 566-5000
| 8,204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Tacoma, WA?
There are 3 community colleges serving 14,908 students in Tacoma, WA.
What is community college diversity score in Tacoma, WA?
Community colleges in Pierce County, WA have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Tacoma, WA?
Community colleges in Tacoma, WA have approximately 55% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Asian.

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