by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Tacoma Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tacoma Community College ran $5,507 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $11,646. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $735 in-state and $735 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $10,911 |
| Fees | $735 | $735 |
| Total | $5,507 | $11,646 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Tacoma Community College cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To put that price in context, here is how Tacoma Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Tacoma Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Tacoma Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Tacoma Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,486 | $9,948 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $10,206 |
| One Year Ago | $4,477 | $10,587 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $10,911 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Tacoma Community College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,002 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.92%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,722. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 3.88%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,098.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,722 | $12,098 |
| In 2 Years | $5,946 | $12,567 |
| In 3 Years | $6,178 | $13,054 |
| In 4 Years | $6,419 | $13,560 |
| In 5 Years | $6,670 | $14,086 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $51,279, versus roughly $24,265 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Tacoma Community College, see the Tacoma Community College Financial Aid page.
