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Tacoma Community College, also referred to as TCC, is a coeducational, public, community college located in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It was established on September 28, 1965, to serve the population of Tacoma-Pierce County, Washington. The College is organized into the main campus in west Tacoma, Gig Harbor Peninsula Campus, Washington Institute for Service Excellence at the Tacoma Mall, Madison School, The Evergreen State College-Tacoma, Washington Corrections Center for Women, and Mission Creek Corrections Center for Women. The College presently offers admission to more than 14,000 students every year. It offers a number of courses in liberal studies to its students.
The divisions at Tacoma Community College include the following:
The college's sports teams are called the TCC Titans. The official mascot is the Titan. The College offers basketball, baseball, and soccer for men and offers basketball and volleyball for women.
Please note that Tacoma Community College no longer offers a pharmacy technician program.
Tacoma, WA is home to Tacoma Community College. Tacoma is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Tacoma Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Tacoma Community College has 5,811 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466-6100
General Phone: (253) 566-5000
http://www.tacomacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 384 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 163 | registered nursing, EMT ambulance attendant, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 144 | business, accounting technology, logistics, business management, retail, human resources |
| Medical Administration | 49 | medical records tech, medical receptionist, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical billing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 47 | mental and social health services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical coding, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech |
| Education and Teaching | 38 | teacher aide |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 32 | applied horticulture |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer support, computer networking, computer programming |
| Office and Administration | 18 | office management, receptionist, data entry, general office occupations |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 13 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Law | 12 | legal assistant |
| Science | 12 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Tacoma Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 702 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 243 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 46 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Tacoma Community College had a total enrollment of 5,811 students (4,682 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 52 % |
| Part-Time | 45 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,654 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Tacoma Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379600)
Tacoma Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $61,223 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 8 | $61,223 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $59,216 | 66 | $56,614 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $59,216 | 66 | $56,614 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | 22 | 50 |
| Basketball | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Baseball | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 14 | 17 | 31 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tacoma Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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