Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College is a 2-year community college. TCC offers almost 60 degrees and certificates as well as two Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. In addition, TCC features 45 different classes that are accepted for credit at all Washington state public colleges and universities known as “The Washington 45.” Several courses known as Open Educational Resource classes require either low cost textbooks or no books at all.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
5,502
Total Number of Undergrads
5,502
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $4,920 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $11,030 |
Additional Costs
| Books and Supplies | $762 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,521
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,018
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,092
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
11%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,112
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$8,307
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$114
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,700
What Students Are Saying
Tacoma Community College is truly a jewel among community institutions, defying any and all negative stereotypes. It is diverse in both opportunities as well as in the students who attend. When I attend class here, I can feel myself inching ever closer to my goals, and the college itself provides me with tangible support in reaching those aspirations.
Candace from Bremerton, WA
TCC is in a great location and has a pretty wide variety of classes and programs. The office staff isn't very helpful when you are a returning student, but if you are persistent everything should work out just fine.
Nicholle from Puyallup, WA
it is very diverse community college. teachers are nice and students are very open and outgoing. be sure to use the help in marc
Bao Han from Tacoma, WA
I really like Tacoma Community College, The teachers are helpful and supportive. They all want the students to be as successful as they know we are. The students are all kind and inviting, we are all there for the same reason, to further our education.
Daisha from Wauna, WA
On a scale of 1-10 Tacoma community college is a 9 on my judgement scale. the school has good acedemics and teaching staff. Also along with career develepment oppurtunities.
Terrance from Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Community College is a great place to study. They have many resources to help you reach your goal in education or occupation. The teachers are very helpful and well educated.
Emily from Tacoma, WA
This is a very clean, friendly campus. The staff is there to help you and are always willing to do just that. The best college I have attended.
Hilary from Tacoma, WA
this school has great instructors. also the option to go online, hybrid or in class makes this a great school for any one. especially parents going back to school!
Jonathan from Everett, WA
tacoma community college has brought me nothing but happiness and hope. every teacher i've had has been engaging and professional, helping me understand and do great work. i would recommend tacoma community college to anyone, young and old!
Allie from University Place, WA
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