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TACOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

  • 6501 S 19th St
  • Tacoma, WA 98466
  • OPEID College Code: 00379600
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  • General Phone: (253) 566-5000
  • President: Pamela Transue
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Quarter
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,825
  • College Alias: TCC
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Tacoma Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • Tacoma Community College shall provide quality educational programs in a dynamic learning environment. The college shall be accessible, comprehensive and flexible, and shall address the personal, professional and social needs of its diverse community.
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Tacoma Community College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 51%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving24%35%31%7%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,433$3,517$1,988$1,832
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)13.3%12.3%10.3%
Number in Default111119119
Number in Repayment8339601,154
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$2,827$2,655$2,606
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,827$2,655$2,606
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,011$7,831$7,780
Books and Supplies$972$924$900
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,460$8,052$7,842
Other Expenses$3,216$3,039$2,934
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,018$3,039$2,748
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,799$3,579$3,506
In-State$3,799$3,579$3,506
Out of State$8,983$8,755$8,680
Off Campus
In-District$15,475$14,670$14,282
In-State$15,475$14,670$14,282
Out of State$20,659$19,846$19,456
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,817$6,423$6,254
In-State$6,817$6,423$6,254
Out of State$12,001$11,599$11,428
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Horticulture Degree20-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Bookkeeping Degree11125
Business Administration Degree206
Commerce Degree-85
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services Degree15-
Human Resources Degree4-
Logistics and Materials Management Degree81
Office Management Degree-2
Receptionist Degree6-
Retailing and Retail Operations Degree14-
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree1-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree14-
Computer Systems Networking Degree511
Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications Degree14-
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree-3
Teacher Assistant Degree284
 
Engineering
Electrical Engineering Degree-3
Mechanical Engineering Degree-4
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Degree2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Care Attendant Degree24-
Emergency Medical Technology Degree133
Medical Administration Degree74
Medical Radiologic Technology Degree-11
Medical Reception Degree17-
Medical Transcription Degree4-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Degree12625
Nursing Degree-139
Pharmacy Technician Degree-1
Respiratory Care Therapy Degree-14
Ultrasound Technician Degree-10
Medical Records Technology Degree1014
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal Degree514
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree-386
 
Physical Sciences
Physical Sciences Degree-7
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree24
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,825
    • Undergraduate: 6,825
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,527 Female: 4,298
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,527 Female: 4,298
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,801 Part-Time: 3,024
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 3,801 Part-Time: 3,024
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1873%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown98514%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 185668%
Ages 18-191,31119%
Ages 20-2187013%
Ages 22-2478011%
Ages 25-291,04815%
Ages 30-346359%
Ages 35-394426%
Ages 40-4971811%
Ages 50-653645%
Age Over 65300.4%
Age Unknown610.9%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees640373267
Faculty Status358124234
Tenured Faculty80773
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service358124234
Primarily Instruction358124234
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial36333
Other Professionals917912
Technical and/or Paraprofessional15513718
Clerical And Secretarial61538
Skilled Crafts11101
Service and/or Maintenance37352
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$56,824 (114)$58,194 (54)$55,592 (60)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,630 (9)$55,083 (1)$54,574 (8)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$55,937 (123)$57,955 (55)$54,305 (68)
Overall Athletic Team Information
     TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
    Athlete Student Aid
    Total Aid$79,233$43,234$35,999
    Ratio (%)100%55%45%
     
    Participants
    All Athletes1065650
    Unduplicated Athletes1065650
    Baseball2626-
    Basketball251213
    Soccer381820
    Volleyball17-17
     
    Coaches Salaries
    Head Coaches-$4,941$4,708
    Assistant Coaches-$2,600$1,875
     
    Coaches
    All Coaches1587
    Baseball44-
    Head Coaches11-
    Assistant Coaches33-
    Basketball523
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches312
    Soccer422
    Head Coaches211
    Assistant Coaches211
    Volleyball2-2
    Head Coaches1-1
    Assistant Coaches1-1
      Retention Rates
    • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
    • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
    Graduation Rates
     (%) of Entering Class
    Overall
    All Students18%
     
    By Gender
    Male17%
    Female18%
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien100%
    American Indian25%
    Black9%
    Asian21%
    Hispanic7%
    White19%
    Unknown17%
    Crime Statistics
     2007-082006-07
    Criminal Offenses
    On Campus
    Robbery1-
    Aggravated Assault-1
    Burglary1-
    Vehicle Theft38
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