Tacoma, WA · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Community College (in-state) | $5,507 | — |
| WA average | $15,340 | -64% |
| National average | $18,082 | -70% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,507 | $22,028 |
| Out-of-state | $11,646 | $46,584 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Tacoma Community College ranks 28 by in-state tuition among the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 111% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Tacoma Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Spokane Community College | $5,461 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $5,461 |
| Grays Harbor College | $5,593 |
| Pierce College District | $5,418 |
In-state tuition at Tacoma Community College is $5,507 per year; out-of-state students pay $11,646.
Tacoma Community College in-state tuition is 64% below the WA average of $15,340.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Tacoma Community College is 70% below that.
$5,507 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Tacoma Community College comes to about $22,028 for an in-state student and $46,584 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Tacoma Community College ranks 28 out of the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.