Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003796
- Phone: (360) 636-2720
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
44%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
6FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,563Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Tacoma Community College
1224 Commerce Ave., Longview, WA
A community college located in Tacoma in Washington, Tacoma Community College first opened its doors to enrollees in 1965. For over 40 years, TCC is committed to creating a dynamic academic community that supports not only the needs of the students but also the community that surrounds the campus as well.
Today, TCC offers a wide variety of associate degree and certificate programs on different disciplines including accounting, business, allied health services, information technology and human resources. Aside from teaching knowledge to students, TCC also offers workforce training to local businesses within the community as well as non-credit program and workshops to those who want to learn something new.
For this academic year (2013-2014), the tuition fee of in-district student is fixed at $110 per credit hour. Non-resident students have to pay $281 per credit hour but they can get a waiver to get almost 50% discounts on their tuition fees.
Since Tacoma Community College offers mostly associate degree programs, students who wish to enroll in a four-year course can take advantage of the transfer program of the school. TCC is accredited with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities thus students can easily transfer to any four-year college or university. Universities supported by the transfer program of TCC include the University of Washington Tacoma, Evergreen State College, Central Washington University and Eastern Washington University.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give an overview of the students Tacoma Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,100. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $4,100-$5,000
- Out-of-State: $9,600-$11,480
- Charges for part-time students are:
- State Residents: $110-$130 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $290-$350 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 44% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 38% | $5,941 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 12% | $5,675 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Tacoma Community College may offer student services including:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1990)
- Radiology Technician Program
- * Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1973)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Tacoma Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (C)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Business Administration (A, C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Human Resources (C)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (C)
- Retail Management (C)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
- CAD (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Tacoma Community College.
- Pierce College District 11 in Olympia, WA (6 miles away)
- Pierce College at Puyallup in Spokane, WA (13 miles away)
- Highline Community College in Toppenish, WA (14 miles away)
- Olympic College in Kirkland, WA (23 miles away)
- South Puget Sound Community College in Mount Vernon, WA (25 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Washington
- Find out what other community colleges are located in Washington
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003796
- Phone: (360) 636-2720
- School Homepage