Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College Overview

Tacoma Community College is a public, state school in the urban setting of Tacoma, Washington. Tacoma Community College was founded in 1965 and the school enrolls around 6,318 students a year, which includes 6,318 undergraduate students.

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2022 Tacoma Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,568
Out-of-State	$10,225

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Is Tacoma Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a school is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Tacoma Community College offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tacoma Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 56% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Tacoma Community Collegeare still enrolled the next year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Tacoma Community College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Tacoma Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Tacoma Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tacoma Community College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Tacoma Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Tacoma Community College.

Based on this information, is Tacoma Community College the school for you? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Tacoma Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Tacoma Community College Located?

Tacoma Community College is located in the city of Tacoma, Washington, in the suburbs of Seattle.

If you are interested in seeing Tacoma Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 5 to Tacoma, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Seattle-Tacoma International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tacoma Community College and Tacoma are like without leaving home.

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