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Tacoma Community College (external link)

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Tacoma Community College
6501 South 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466
Main telephone 253.566.5000
Website https://www.tacomacc.edu/ (external link)
Request more information https://insidetcc.tacomacc.edu/form/TCC_Info (external link)
Other sites Gig Harbor Center
3993 Hunt Street
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
253.460.2424

General Information (external link)

General information

Educational system Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1965
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate
School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot Titians

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 199,637
Distance from campus to city center Three miles
Public transportation to campus On city and county bus line; transit center located on campus
Student parking on campus Yes
Campus size 150 acres
County Pierce

School visits

Visitor information website https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/visitcampus (external link)
Contact to set up school visit Outreach & Recruitment Office; 253.566.6042; outreachservices@tacomacc.edu

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of undergraduate students 6,318
Total enrollment 6,318

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state 2%

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older 44%

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition $4,126
Out-of-state tuition $4,576
Fees $292
Books and supplies $1,500
Cost information website https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-payment/ (external link)
Tuition for Bachelor degree programs is $6,615 annually (45 credits) plus mandatory fees.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Services
253.566.5080
Financial aid office website https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/financial-aid/ (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) May 14

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Institution loans (from the school)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Enrollment Services Office
253.566.5325
Admissions office website https://www.tacomacc.edu/costs-admission/admission-process/ (external link)
Electronic application website https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to Except for some vocational programs
Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level Nursing program
Entrance difficulty level for these groups Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted)

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
Age 18 or older or high school diploma or GED.

Other admissions information

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 56%

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's

School catalog

School catalog website https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/collegecatalog (external link)
Academic index website https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/programs/ (external link)

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters
Student faculty ratio 21:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree 90 credits
All students must meet:
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement

Attendance options

Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Summer school

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program Members of the Concurrent Enrollment Program
Study abroad available

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Computing

Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name Pearl Wanamaker Library

Sports (external link)

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Baseball Yes
Basketball Yes Yes
Soccer Yes Yes
Volleyball Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

Sports website URL https://tacomatitans.com/ (external link)

Other sports information

Other sports information Member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAC); there are athletic scholarships available in all sports in the form of tuition waivers and student jobs. Students from Washington, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia, California, Idaho, and Nevada are eligible.

Student Life

Student activities

Choral groups
Newspaper
Orchestra
Student government
https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/ (external link)

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation
Placement testing
Student lounge

Services for students with disabilities

Monica Olsson
Access Services Manager
253.460.4437
Disabilities services website https://www.tacomacc.edu/academics-programs/academic-support/access_services (external link)
Barrier-free campus
Designated parking
Interpreters for the deaf
Learning aids
Readers for the blind
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Services for women and families

Early Learning Center
253.566.5180
Child daycare available on campus Yes

Additional services available for these groups

Adult learners
Athletes
International students
Low-income students
Minorities
Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
Late night transport service
https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/campus-services/campus-safety (external link)

Career Services

Contact for more information

253.566.5191
Career services website https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/career_center (external link)

Career services offered

Career counseling
Career interest testing
Career library
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
On campus recruitment by employers
Résumé preparation assistance

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
    • Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting Office Associate [Certificate]
    • Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk [Certificate]
    • Bookkeeping Systems [Certificate]
    • Computerized Accounting [Certificate]
  • Actuarial Science
    • Actuarial Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Addiction Counseling
    • Chemical Dependency Professional Education [Certificate]
  • Adult Basic Education
    • Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
  • Anthropology
    • Anthropology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Arabic Language and Literature
    • World Languages Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Architecture
    • Architecture Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Art and Fine Arts, General
    • Art Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Astronomy
    • Astronomy Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Biochemistry
    • Biochemistry Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Biological Sciences, General
    • Associate in Biology [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
    • Biology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Botany
    • Botany Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Business Management and Administration
    • Applied Management--Human Resources Option [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Applied Management--Project Management Option [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Business, General
    • Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Chemistry
    • Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Child Care Assisting
    • Early Childhood Education--Short Certificate of Specialization [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Chinese Language and Literature
    • World Languages Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Communication and Speech Studies
    • Communication Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Community Services
    • Human Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Human Services--Case Aide [Certificate]
  • Computer Engineering Technology
    • Computer Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Computer Science
    • Computer Science Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Computer Support Specialist
    • Help Desk [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Technical Support [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Computer Systems Networking and Administration
    • Network Support [Certificate]
    • Networking and Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Conservation Biology
    • Biology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Cyber-computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
    • Cyber Security [Certificate]
    • Networking and Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Database Administration
    • Database Management [Certificate]
  • Distance Learning
    • Community Health [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Health Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Health Information Technology--Medical Scribe Professional [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Early Childhood Education--Emphasis on Children with Exceptionalities [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Early Childhood Education--Initial Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Short Certificate of Specialization [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Ecology
    • Biology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Economics
    • Economics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Associate in Elementary Education [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Emergency Medical Care
    • Emergency Medical and Health Services--Paramedic [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic [Certificate]
  • English Composition and Writing
    • English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
  • English Language and Literature
    • English Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Business--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
    • Business--Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Environmental Science
    • Environmental Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Environmental Studies
    • Environmental Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Evolutionary Biology
    • Biology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Exercise Physiology
    • Exercise Science Pre-Major [Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiotherapy
    • Exercise Science Pre-Major [Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    • Nutrition Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Forensic Science
    • Forensic Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Forestry
    • Forestry Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • General Studies
    • Associate in General Studies [Associate]
  • Geological and Earth Sciences
    • Earth Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • German Language and Literature
    • World Languages Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Health Records Administration
    • Health Information Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Health Records Technology
    • Health Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Health Information Technology--eHIM certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Health Information Technology--Medical Scribe Professional [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Health Services Administration
    • Health Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
  • History
    • History Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Human Resources Management
    • Applied Management--Human Resources Option [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Business--Human Resources Specialist [Certificate]
  • Human Services
    • Human Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
  • International Business, Trade, and Finance
    • Business--Global Logistics [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Japanese Language and Literature
    • World Languages Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Logistics and Materials Management
    • Business--Global Transportation and Secure Logistics [Certificate]
  • Marine Biology
    • Biology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Marketing
    • Business--Marketing [Certificate]
  • Mathematics
    • Mathematics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Medical Billing and Coding
    • Health Information Technology--Medical Billing Specialist [Certificate]
  • Medical Imaging Technology
    • Radiologic Science [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Microbiology
    • Microbiology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Music, General
    • Music Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Naturopathic Medicine
    • Naturopathic Medicine Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Nuclear Medical Technology
    • Nuclear Medicine Technology [Associate of Arts]
  • Nursing Assisting
    • Certified Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
  • Oceanography
    • Oceanography Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Office Support
    • Accounting Office Associate [Certificate]
    • Business--Customer Service [Certificate]
  • Paralegal Studies
    • Paralegal [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Paralegal Preferred Pro [Certificate]
    • Paralegal--Limited License Legal Technician [Certificate]
  • Physics
    • Physics Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Political Science and Government
    • Political Science Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Pre-Dentistry
    • Dentistry Pre-Major [Associate of Arts and Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Pre-Engineering
    • Biological & Chemical Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Computer Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Electrical Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial and Material Science Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Pre-Health Services
    • Allied Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Chiropractic Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
    • Occupational Therapy Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
    • Optometry Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
    • Physical Therapy Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Pre-Medicine
    • Allied Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Medicine Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Pre-Nursing
    • Allied Health Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Associate in Pre-Nursing [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Pre-Pharmacy
    • Pharmacy Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    • Veterinary Medicine Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Project Management
    • Applied Management--Project Management Option [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Psychology, General
    • Psychology Pre-Major [Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Public and Community Health
    • Community Health [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Registered Nursing
    • Nursing, Associate Degree--LPN to RN Option [Associate, Transfer]
    • Nursing, Associate Degree--RN Option [Associate, Transfer]
  • Respiratory Therapy
    • Respiratory Therapy [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Retail Management
    • Business--Management [Certificate]
    • Business--WAFC Retail Management [Certificate]
  • Sociology
    • Sociology Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    • World Languages Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Statistics
    • Statistics Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts and Science]
  • Taxation
    • Tax Preparation [Certificate]
  • Ultrasound and Sonography Technology
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Wildlife Biology
    • Wildlife Biology Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Wildlife Sciences and Management
    • Wildlife Biology Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Accounting [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting Office Associate [Certificate]
    • Applied Management--Project Management Option [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Assistant Bookkeeping Clerk [Certificate]
    • Astronomy Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Bookkeeping Systems [Certificate]
    • Business--Customer Service [Certificate]
    • Business--Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
    • Business--Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Business--Global Logistics [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Business--Global Transportation and Secure Logistics [Certificate]
    • Business--Human Resources Specialist [Certificate]
    • Business--Management [Certificate]
    • Business--Marketing [Certificate]
    • Certified Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
    • Computerized Accounting [Certificate]
    • Cyber Security [Certificate]
    • Diagnostic Medical Sonography [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Early Childhood Education--Emphasis on Children with Exceptionalities [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Early Childhood Education--Initial Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Emergency Medical and Health Services--Paramedic [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic [Certificate]
    • Health Information Technology [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Health Information Technology--Medical Billing Specialist [Certificate]
    • Help Desk [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Human Services [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Human Services--Case Aide [Certificate]
    • Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial and Material Science Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Network Support [Certificate]
    • Networking and Cyber Security [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Paralegal [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Paralegal Preferred Pro [Certificate]
    • Radiologic Science [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Respiratory Therapy [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Technical Support [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]

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