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 libaral 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.
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).
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 | 469 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 129 | business, accounting technology, business management |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 110 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Administration | 73 | medical records tech, medical secretary, medical receptionist, medical transcription, medical billing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical coding, sonography and ultrasound tech, pharmacy tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | mental and social health services |
| Law | 22 | legal assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer networking, computer support, computer programming, web design |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | teacher aide |
| Science | 14 | physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration |
| Office And Administration | 12 | receptionist, office management, office data entry, data entry |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | applied horticulture |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | electronics tech |
| Art Studies | 1 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Tacoma Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 795 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 105 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 77 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
In 2007, Tacoma Community College had a total enrollment of 5,811 students (4,038 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (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 | $ 2,606 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,780 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 46 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $56,409 | 12 | $58,038 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $56,409 | 12 | $58,038 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $56,403 | 60 | $53,761 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $56,403 | 60 | $53,761 |
*: 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
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
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 Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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 adminstration (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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