Paying for Tacoma Community College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$4,920 0.39%	$11,030 3.58%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Tacoma Community College (Tacoma CC) are $4,920 for Washington residents and $11,030 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

39% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,785. It could cover 70.58% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,653 for Washington residents and $25,763 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Tacoma CC's 4-year tuition is $20,597 for Washington residents and $46,714 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $131,545 for Washington residents and $157,662 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tacoma Community College is $4,920 for Washington residents and $11,030 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.39% for Washington residents and increased by 3.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Tacoma CC is $4,939 for Washington residents and $11,425 for out-of-state students, a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Tacoma CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,901	$10,649	$20,247
2023-2024	$4,920	$11,030	$21,756
Change % 2023-2024	0.39%	3.58%	7.45%
2024-2025	$4,939	$11,425	$23,377

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Tacoma CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $123 for Washington residents and $317 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$119	$307
	2023-2024	$123	$317
	2024-2025	$127	$327

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Tacoma CC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Tacoma CC is $20,597 for Washington residents and $46,714 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Tacoma CC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,010	$5,102	$5,195	$5,290	$20,597
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$11,284	$11,543	$11,808	$12,079	$46,714
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,102	$5,195	$5,290	$5,387	$20,973
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$11,543	$11,808	$12,079	$12,357	$47,788
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,195	$5,290	$5,387	$5,485	$21,357
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$11,808	$12,079	$12,357	$12,641	$48,886
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$5,290	$5,387	$5,485	$5,586	$21,748
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$12,079	$12,357	$12,641	$12,932	$50,009
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$5,387	$5,485	$5,586	$5,688	$22,146
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$12,357	$12,641	$12,932	$13,229	$51,159

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $131,545 for Washington residents and $157,662 for out-of-state students.

Tacoma CC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,432	$31,603	$34,005	$36,616	$131,545
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,705	$38,044	$40,581	$43,332	$157,662
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,603	$33,968	$36,578	$39,415	$141,460
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,044	$40,581	$43,332	$46,317	$168,274
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$33,968	$36,543	$39,380	$42,464	$152,256
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$40,581	$43,332	$46,317	$49,555	$179,785
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$36,543	$39,347	$42,431	$45,783	$164,010
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$43,332	$46,317	$49,555	$53,068	$192,272
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$39,347	$42,399	$45,752	$49,397	$176,807
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$46,317	$49,555	$53,068	$56,880	$205,820

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 39% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $100,405 for Washington residents and $126,522 for out-of-state students.

Tacoma CC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$21,647	$23,818	$26,220	$28,831	$100,405
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,920	$30,259	$32,796	$35,547	$126,522
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,818	$26,183	$28,793	$31,630	$110,320
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$30,259	$32,796	$35,547	$38,532	$137,134
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$26,183	$28,758	$31,595	$34,679	$121,116
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,796	$35,547	$38,532	$41,770	$148,645
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,758	$31,562	$34,646	$37,998	$132,870
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,547	$38,532	$41,770	$45,283	$161,132
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,562	$34,614	$37,967	$41,612	$145,667
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,532	$41,770	$45,283	$49,095	$174,680

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tacoma Community College	$4,920	$11,030
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
Western Washington University	$9,286	$27,853
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
Bellevue College	$4,305	$10,183