Tacoma Community College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5247 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1473 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1393 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3 of 5 | In Tacoma |
| #1188 of 2,196 | For Paramedicine and Emergency medicine |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,502
- 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.
1,463 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,851 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 | 2350 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 962 (18%) |
| Two or more races | 647 (12%) |
| Asian | 550 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 474 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 252 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 164 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 65 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (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
- $7,521
- Students receiving aid
- 46%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,458 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,458 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,206 |
| Fee in-district | $443 |
| Fee in-state | $443 |
| Fee out-of-state | $443 |
Tacoma Community College majors
Tacoma Community College has granted 41 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Tacoma Community College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 624 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 88 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 52 | |
| Computer Science | 39 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 15 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 22 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 16 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15 | |
| Human Services, General | 14 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 14 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 13 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Public Health, General | 13 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 12 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 1,051 | 41 |
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 259 scientific papers with 1,599 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Psychology, Biology, Paramedicine and Emergency medicine, Law, Environmental Science, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 2 |
| 1992 | 6 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 |
| 1995 | 7 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 6 |
| 1997 | 0 | 6 |
| 1998 | 3 | 17 |
| 1999 | 4 | 11 |
| 2000 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 | 12 |
| 2002 | 13 | 19 |
| 2003 | 8 | 27 |
| 2004 | 10 | 23 |
| 2005 | 12 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 | 25 |
| 2007 | 17 | 21 |
| 2008 | 14 | 28 |
| 2009 | 15 | 59 |
| 2010 | 14 | 25 |
| 2011 | 12 | 44 |
| 2012 | 14 | 42 |
| 2013 | 11 | 51 |
| 2014 | 6 | 67 |
| 2015 | 0 | 36 |
| 2016 | 5 | 34 |
| 2017 | 6 | 46 |
| 2018 | 11 | 61 |
| 2019 | 5 | 113 |
| 2020 | 9 | 188 |
| 2021 | 7 | 185 |
| 2022 | 2 | 148 |
| 2023 | 4 | 168 |
Notable alumni
-
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.
General info
| Total FTE staff | 565 |
|---|---|
| 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 |