Tacoma Community College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5268 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1466 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1386 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3 of 5 | In Tacoma |
| #1174 of 2,422 | For Paramedicine and Emergency medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,771
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- tacomacc.edu
Tacoma Community College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Tacoma Community College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,791 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,652 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Tacoma Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2093 (36%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 970 (17%) |
| Two or more races | 747 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 678 (12%) |
| Asian | 527 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 499 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 159 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 56 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $6,261
- Students receiving aid
- 55%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,477 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,477 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,587 |
| Fee in-district | $443 |
| Fee in-state | $443 |
| Fee out-of-state | $443 |
Tacoma Community College majors
Tacoma Community College has granted 45 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tacoma Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 549 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 77 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 51 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 33 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 8 |
| Human Services, General | 24 | |
| Computer Science | 23 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 22 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 21 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 16 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 15 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | |
| Public Health, General | 14 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 13 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 13 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 12 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 959 | 45 |
Tacoma Community College has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 31% | 34% |
Publications & Citations
Tacoma Community College has published 278 scientific papers with 2,450 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Engineering, Law, Biology, Paramedicine and Emergency medicine, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 | 4 |
| 1993 | 1 | 12 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 7 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 |
| 1997 | 0 | 8 |
| 1998 | 3 | 19 |
| 1999 | 4 | 15 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 16 |
| 2002 | 13 | 25 |
| 2003 | 8 | 32 |
| 2004 | 10 | 24 |
| 2005 | 12 | 14 |
| 2006 | 12 | 29 |
| 2007 | 16 | 22 |
| 2008 | 14 | 31 |
| 2009 | 16 | 60 |
| 2010 | 14 | 47 |
| 2011 | 12 | 63 |
| 2012 | 14 | 72 |
| 2013 | 11 | 80 |
| 2014 | 6 | 91 |
| 2015 | 2 | 82 |
| 2016 | 4 | 69 |
| 2017 | 7 | 63 |
| 2018 | 10 | 118 |
| 2019 | 9 | 182 |
| 2020 | 16 | 320 |
| 2021 | 7 | 228 |
| 2022 | 2 | 175 |
| 2023 | 5 | 198 |
| 2024 | 2 | 204 |
Notable alumni
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Bernard Lo
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
-
Bernard Lo is a television news anchor and talk show host.
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Randy Tate
- Enrolled in Tacoma Community College
- Graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Randall John "Randy" Tate is an American politician and a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Washington.
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Jeannie Darneille
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jeanne L. Darneille is an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Washington State Senate, representing the 27th district from 2013 until her resignation in 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 550 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6501 S 19th St Tacoma, Washington, 98466-6100 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 219,000 |
| Phone | 2535665000 |