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: 8,673 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 20% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
32%Transfer Rate:
20%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$47,168Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$13,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
41%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$6,836Credit for Military Training:
YesOnline Programs offered by Tacoma Community College
Frequently Asked Questions About Tacoma Community College
Is Tacoma Community College accredited?
Yes. Tacoma Community College is institutionally accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many online programs does Tacoma Community College offer?
Tacoma Community College offers 3 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.
What degree levels does Tacoma Community College offer?
Tacoma Community College offers bachelor's-level programs.
How should students contact admissions at Tacoma Community College?
Ready to connect? Check Admission Details to get admissions, tuition, and timeline details directly from the school.
Is Tacoma Community College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?
Roughly speaking, Tacoma Community College falls into GetEducated’s $$ tuition tier, which points to a mid tuition range.
How quickly can I enroll at Tacoma Community College?
Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.
What should transfer students ask Tacoma Community College first?
The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.
What GPA do most Tacoma Community College programs require?
Most listed programs require a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Is Tacoma Community College military friendly?
Tacoma Community College does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.
How can students request information from Tacoma Community College through GetEducated?
Comparing schools right now? Request Information to get admissions, tuition, and start-date details sent directly to you.
What documents are most commonly required for Tacoma Community College applications?
Most listed programs ask for Additional Materials May Be Required, Official College Transcript(s), Criminal Background Check, and Official High School Transcript/GED Score. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.
Does Tacoma Community College accept life experience credit?
Tacoma Community College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.
Are Tacoma Community College programs fully online or mixed?
Tacoma Community College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.
Do any Tacoma Community College programs have specialized accreditation?
Program-specific accreditors include Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).
Do any Tacoma Community College programs have state authorization limitations?
State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.
How often can students start at Tacoma Community College?
Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Tacoma Community College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.
How should working adults compare Tacoma Community College programs?
Working adults should confirm program format, total cost, timeline, and application requirements before choosing a path.
What should students compare before choosing a Tacoma Community College program?
Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.
Geographic 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
Top Career Pathways in Washington:
- Entry Level: Software Engineer ($95,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Developer ($145,000)
- Senior Level: Technical Director ($195,000+)
- Required Education: BS Computer Science
- Certifications: AWS, Azure