About Tacoma Community College

Founded in 1965, Tacoma Community College. is a college. Located in Washington, which is a city setting in Washington, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 6,699 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Tacoma Community College Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 18:1. There are 139 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Tacoma Community College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,8% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Tacoma Community College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
39%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
44%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
72%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
41%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
47%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
12%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
72%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
56%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
33%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
17%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
39%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
56%
“I feel extremely safe”
44%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
28%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
50%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
72%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
6%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
41%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
47%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
12%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
28%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
72%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    18 Students rated on-campus housing 2.6 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    24 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 17 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    26 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    25 Students rated class size 4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    26 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    26 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    26 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Tacoma Community College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Tacoma Community College?

27 Students rated Tacoma Community College

Elysa - 06/01/2024

It's a solid place. Great foundational classes and awesome education. Regardless of whether you are earning an associates or are trying to transfer, it provides a great opportunity! There is no on-campus housing, naturally, but there are apartment complexes in contract with the institution that offer a deal to students. There is also a plethora of plazas near campus so food and quick jobs alike are accessible and efficient.

MdAkashMahmud - 03/16/2022

Tacoma is the best College in Washington

Alyssa - 05/23/2020

Tacoma Community College is an awesome school! I have attended another community college before and I can honestly say the school you choose to go to makes a huge impact on even your motivation and spirit. I am now getting ready to graduate and transfer to the University of Washington and I am going to miss it here. The teachers are great and always there to help, the class sizes are perfect and the people are really accepting and just there to learn. I'm in love with education and T.C.C is a big part of that, I highly recommended it:)

Laila - 05/01/2020

I am an undergrad sophomore at Tacoma Community College and it overall is a great place. There is nothing wrong that I have found, except parking around 9 am which could be a hassle, but the staff are here for us and all the teachers I have had online and in class are wonderful and seem to really care for the students.

Tacoma Community College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Tacoma Community College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Tacoma Community College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't wait! Whatever you do, don't let the prospect of a paycheck get between you and furthering your education. If you dive into the workplace and "take some time" to figure out what you are going to do, you'll find it much harder to come back to school. Complete your education while you're still in the mindset of being a student, no matter how quickly you want to transition to becoming an independant adult. It can be a struggle sometimes, being a student. It is different from working a job. You don't get to clock on to work, clock off and not have to worry about your job til the next day. Being a student, commiting to it, requires your attention most of your waking hours, and even some of your unconscious hours. Stressful, yes, but it can also be very rewarding. Keep your eyes on the prize, look to the stars and remember that you can help to do great things for this world and the people on it.

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell my friends about Tacoma Community College, I always brag most about the quality of education this community college offers. The class sizes are small; usually 20 to 40 students, and both the teachers and advisors actually care about helping students achieve their academic goals.

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  4. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Through no fault of Tacoma Community College, as this is the case with any school, the most frustrating aspect about attending school is the lack of availability of later classes as a full time corporate worker with a family and home. I don't want just any degree to pass on to my employer's checklist of preferred employee accomplishments. I want a degree that is fulfilling and challenging in ways that help me to grow as a person. Without more availablility, it is impossible for me to complete my degree without very drastic scheduling and financial changes.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The cost of tuition is horrendous. The only way to be able to afford it is through scholarships and grants. To take it one step further, those who are lucky enough to receive said scholarships and grants may only get enough to cover their tuition. Unfortunately, that means they may not have enough money to pay for the required textbooks or supplies for their individual classes.

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  6. What's unique about your campus?

    I likek the smaller class sizes that Tacoma Community College offers. These allot each student the chance to ask specific questions of their professor(s) and be able to receive an individualized response which, in turn, ould benefit the class as a whole. Secondly, the students are able to be mroe productive if their professor(s) feel their students would benefit in any group work activity. Lastly, the professor(s) have less paperwork to analize and grade when teachign in a smaller classroom.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I've seen all sorts of people become very sucessful at TCC. If I had to narrow it down to two situations, I would first have to say that the Running Start program for high school students in their junior and senior years is a wonderful opportunity. To be able to get a high school diploma and an associate's degree at the same time is a great savings in money and time. I also think TCC is great for people returning to school after an absence. Every effort is made to ensure that the older student succeeds.

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  8. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish someone would have recommended me to go to the tutor buildings as a study hall. Classes were a lot tougher than I expected.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe this school is a great school for anyone to start out at. The counselors are nice and want to help you graduate. The teachers are very helpful and actually care about their students. The teachers make an effort to connect with each and every one of their students. This school really helps prepare you for a four year university.

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  10. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Tacoma Community College is a diverse school. It has many different programs and clubs, something for everyone, basically. The people are from around the world and provides great insight to other cultures as well as an inward reflection on yourself. It is a great place to grow and thrive; especially with the helpful staff.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates give a wide perspective of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.

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  12. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    TCC is best known for its innovative programs designed to help those students returning to school, either after dropping out of high school, or those of us who are returning to college after years in the workforce or as homemakers. They also have many worker retraining programs, which have been very popular in the current economy.

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Everyone that attend my college is friendly. There is always someone willing to help you when you need help. This college isn't to big or too small.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    My favorite classes have been the chemistry classes as I have had very interesting instructors. I was a D student in chemistry back in high school and so far I have A's. Instructors always try to have students involved in class discussions and this helps all participate. Most classmates I have had have scored quite highly in the classes we have had together. I plan on joining the nursing major though I'm currently taking my prerequisites and so far I have enjoyed it. My school schedule also fits well with my personal schedule so I have enough time to do my own stuff. I try to ask as much as possible in class to avoid looking for instructors outside class hours.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Quite a number of clubs are popular like the engineering club, Black students organization. Currently I am not a member of any group. As far as dating goes, I would say students interact a lot. I met most of my friends during the new student orientation and the rest during class time. I would say students party when necessary and not very often. I do not drink so most of my Saturdays are non drinking days spent watching movies, assignments, reading, or just relaxing. Off campus I visit sited within the state lakes, museums, parks, etc

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Student Body

Students

62%

female

38%

male

6,699

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

97%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
% Black or African-American
9%
% Hispanic/Latino
9%
% White or Caucasian
46%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

48% of students attending Tacoma Community College receive some sort of financial aid. 31% were awarded federal grants. While 18% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,030

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,050

Books and Supplies

$9,780

Room and Board

19,860

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$4,844
$30 - $48K
$6,553
$48 - $75K
$7,560
$75 - $110K
$10,976
$110K & UP
$11,557

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