Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Tacoma Community College is $4,920 for Washington residents and $11,030 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.39% for Washington residents and increased by 3.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Tacoma CC is $4,939 for Washington residents and $11,425 for out-of-state students which is a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 0.39% for Washington residents and increased by 3.58% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,756 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.45% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
Tacoma CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,901 $10,649$20,247
2023-2024$4,920$11,030$21,756
Change % 2023-20240.39%3.58%7.45%
2024-2025$4,939$11,425$23,377
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tacoma Community College - COA
Tacoma Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Tacoma Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Tacoma CC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $119 for Washington residents and $318 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$119$307
2023-2024$119$318
2024-2025$119$329
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Tacoma Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Tacoma Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Tacoma Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Tacoma Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Tacoma Community College$4,920$11,030
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$12,643$41,997
Washington State University$12,997$29,073
Western Washington University$9,286$27,853
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892
Bellevue College$4,305$10,183

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Tacoma CC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Tacoma CC is $20,597 for Washington residents and $46,714 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$5,010$5,102$5,195$5,290$20,597
Out-of-State$11,284$11,543$11,808$12,079$46,714
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$5,102$5,195$5,290$5,387$20,973
Out-of-State$11,543$11,808$12,079$12,357$47,788
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$5,195$5,290$5,387$5,485$21,357
Out-of-State$11,808$12,079$12,357$12,641$48,886
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$5,290$5,387$5,485$5,586$21,748
Out-of-State$12,079$12,357$12,641$12,932$50,009
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$5,387$5,485$5,586$5,688$22,146
Out-of-State$12,357$12,641$12,932$13,229$51,159

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $131,545 for Washington residents and $157,662 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Tacoma Community College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,432$31,603$34,005$36,616$131,545
Out-of-State$35,705$38,044$40,581$43,332$157,662
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$31,603$33,968$36,578$39,415$141,460
Out-of-State$38,044$40,581$43,332$46,317$168,274
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$33,968$36,543$39,380$42,464$152,256
Out-of-State$40,581$43,332$46,317$49,555$179,785
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$36,543$39,347$42,431$45,783$164,010
Out-of-State$43,332$46,317$49,555$53,068$192,272
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$39,347$42,399$45,752$49,397$176,807
Out-of-State$46,317$49,555$53,068$56,880$205,820

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 39% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $100,405 for Washington residents and $126,522 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Tacoma Community College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,647$23,818$26,220$28,831$100,405
Out-of-State$27,920$30,259$32,796$35,547$126,522
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,818$26,183$28,793$31,630$110,320
Out-of-State$30,259$32,796$35,547$38,532$137,134
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,183$28,758$31,595$34,679$121,116
Out-of-State$32,796$35,547$38,532$41,770$148,645
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,758$31,562$34,646$37,998$132,870
Out-of-State$35,547$38,532$41,770$45,283$161,132
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,562$34,614$37,967$41,612$145,667
Out-of-State$38,532$41,770$45,283$49,095$174,680

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Tacoma Community College.
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Tacoma Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$4,920$762$21,756$11,030$762 $21,756

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