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Tacoma Community College

#2175 in US ranking Tacoma, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,091
Tuition & fees
$5,430
Avg. aid
$6,836
Receiving aid
61%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$58,758
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Tacoma Community College?

TCC's campus calendar includes student activities, academic events, and celebrations tied to the college year. Graduation is a recurring milestone, bringing together students completing transfer, career, and other credentials.

For day-to-day participation, the current events calendar is more reliable than an assumed list of annual traditions: speakers, cultural programs, club events, and community activities can change by term. Students who want to attend or help organize an event should check its date, campus location, and whether registration is required.

What are the student housing and dining options at Tacoma Community College?

TCC does not operate undergraduate residence halls or other college-owned student housing. Students who need a place to live must make their own off-campus arrangements; admission to the college does not include a housing placement.

That distinction matters when reading a college cost estimate. A living-expense allowance is a budgeting figure, not a charge for a TCC room or meal plan. Students considering an apartment, shared housing, or living with family should compare rent and food costs with commuting time to the campus where their courses meet.

For meals during the school day, students should check current on-campus food-service locations and hours, which may vary by term and between campuses. There is no residence-hall dining requirement attached to enrollment.

Tacoma Community College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Tacoma Community College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Campus size
150 acres

Tacoma Community College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Pearl Wanamaker Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Tacoma Community College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Tacoma Community College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.