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

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

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

Campus

• Tacoma Campus: Located on a 150-acre site in west Tacoma, Tacoma campus houses 28 buildings, including a health science center, computer center, learning resource center, art gallery, gymnasium, student center, and Early Learning Center. Tacoma campus offers credit and non-credit courses.

 

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.  

Expenses / Term	One Quarter (3 months)	Two Quarter (6 months)	Academic Year (9 months)
Tuition	$3,230	$6,460	$9,690
Course Fees	$100	$200	$300
Medical Insurance	$432	$864	$1,296
Food & Housing	$2,025	$4,050	$6,075
Books and Supplies	$500	$1,000	$1,500
TOTAL	$6,287	$12,574	$18,861

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Address: Tacoma, Washington, United States