About Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Community College has offered affordable, top-notch education since 1965. The diverse student body is a welcoming community of students varying in age, life experience, and educational goals. Students and employees make a positive impact in the community daily. TCC’s values are community, responsibility, integrity, inclusion, agility, and excellence. As the community college, TCC’s mission is to “create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success.
Many degrees and certificates are offered entirely online for the flexibility and convenience of busy, working students. TCC also offers basic education (GED and ELA), high school/college credit, and continuing education classes. TCC puts students on the path to success through degrees, new careers, or helping to start a four-year university education.
Accreditation & Licensing
Tacoma Community College is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Type:
4-year, primarily associate's, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Bachelor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 8,204 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 24% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
33%Transfer Rate:
17%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$47,168Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$13,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
40%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$6,271Credit for Military Training:
YesGeographic and Educational Overview
Tacoma Community College is located in Washington
Washington at a Glance:
Top Majors in Washington:
Top Incentives in Washington:
- Washington College Grant: Full tuition coverage possible
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