About TCC

Excellence. Innovation. Diversity. You’ll find these and more at Tacoma Community College.

Whether you’re entering college for the first time, seeking specific skills for a career path, or upgrading your expertise to compete in today’s marketplace, Tacoma Community College is a great place to learn and grow.

Learning Environment. Learning comes first at TCC. The college offers more than 40 study areas and 60 professional and technical degrees and certificates to choose from. You’ll find intimate class sizes that make getting to know your teachers and classmates easy. 

Diversity. A TCC education offers you face-to-face encounters with a variety of cultures and learning styles. While studying here you’ll meet students, faculty and staff from around the world, each with their own unique experiences to share. Nearly 200 international students attend the college each quarter, and TCC offers study-abroad programs in many countries. Our passion for diversity promotes an open-door education that creates social justice and equality at TCC.

Getting involved. There’s lots of life outside the classroom. Student clubs, varsity and intramural sports, student government, the school newspaper and numerous community service projects provide plenty of opportunities for involvement.

Great locations. TCC’s main campus puts you in the heart of Tacoma, close to theatres, museums, coffeehouses, waterfront restaurants and interesting shops. The main campus includes a new information technology building, learning resource center, art gallery, student center, fitness center and gymnasium, athletic fields, children’s center and much more!

TCC’s Gig Harbor campus gives you easy access to classes, no matter which side of the Narrows you call home. And at the Tacoma Mall, TCC offers skills assessment and training through the Washington Institute for Service Excellence.

New trends. Student email accounts. Wireless Internet “hot spots” at prime locations on the main campus. Online registration. TCC stays on top of technology so you can stay on top of your education.

Don’t have a laptop?  No problem—just check one out from the TCC library, or visit the Web Café in the Opgaard Student Center.

Money matters.Worried about costs? Attending TCC for your start in college is an affordable alternative to paying tuition at a four-year institution. Plus, TCC’s Financial Aid team can help you find scholarships, loans and work study. Nearly half of our students benefit from some form of financial aid.

Why wait? TCC is ready when you are! Classes start every September, January, March and June. You can apply online or in person.