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Tacoma, Washington 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 6,371 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Tacoma Community College
6501 S 19th St
Tacoma, WA 98466-6100
General Phone: (253) 566-5000
Admissions Phone: (253) 566-5001
Financial Aid Phone: (253) 566-5080
http://www.tacomacc.edu
Tacoma Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 534 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, EMT ambulance attendant |
| Business And Management | 102 | accounting technology, business, business management, human resources, international business |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 78 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, medical coding, pharmacy tech |
| Medical Adminstration | 61 | medical records tech, medical receptionist, medical transcription, medical secretary, medical billing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 59 | mental and social health services |
| Law | 39 | legal assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | teacher aide |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer networking, computer support, web design, computer programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | applied horticulture |
| Office And Administration | 10 | receptionist, general office occupations, word processing, office data entry, office management |
| Science | 7 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 5 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Tacoma Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 849 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 150 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 94 | 13 |
In 2005, Tacoma Community College had a total enrollment of 6,371 students (4,453 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tacoma, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (253) 566-5001
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,431 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,605 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Tacoma Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (253) 566-5080
Tacoma Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 40 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 21 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $52,658 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $52,658 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 48 | $52,519 | 36 | $52,158 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $52,519 | 36 | $52,158 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 24 | 13 | 37 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 9 | 18 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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 ADMINSTRATION
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
Word Processing
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 adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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