Mission

As the community’s college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success.

Programs

Tacoma Community College (TCC) offers over 25 areas of study for students pursuing a 2+2 Bachelor's degree. Beyond the Associate Degree, students can also study English for Academic Purposes or pursue various certificates. TCC provides high-value education in a diverse, thriving learning environment, enabling students to achieve a wide range of educational and career goals. The college offers a cost-effective start to a college career through various financial support options and high-quality education at an affordable cost.

Campus

The Tacoma Campus of Tacoma Community College (TCC) is located on a 150-acre site in west Tacoma and features 28 buildings, including a Health Science Center, Computer Center, Learning Resource Center, Art Gallery, Gymnasium, Student Center, and Early Learning Center. This campus offers a diverse array of both credit and non-credit courses, providing students with extensive educational opportunities in a vibrant and resource-rich environment.

English is NOT required for admission. However, for direct placement into college-level coursework, we ask for the following scores:

• IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL: 65 (iBT or iBT Special Home Edition)
• Duolingo: 90
• SAT: 470 Reading Score
• ACT: 19
• Pearson: 46
• Cambridge A & O Level Scores: A, B or C in English 101
• U.S. High School: Completion of two years at a U.S. high school with a 2.5 GPA in English

Area of Interests

TCC has more than 60 different degree and certificate programs. In total, over 103 programs are available for students to choose from.

• Arts and Communication
• Business
• Health and Wellness
• People and Communities
• Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

Tuition and Fees (2020-2021 Tuition and Costs)

Tuition costs below are based on a standard course load of 15 credits. International students must take a minimum of 12 credits per quarter. Costs noted exclude personal expenses or travel costs since they vary from person to person.  

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