How much has Tacoma CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

31.31%

In-State

24.50%

Out-of-State

Tacoma CC's tuition & fees has increased from $9,354 (2015) to $11,646 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.50% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Tacoma Community College.

Tacoma CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Washington's average increase rate of 14.92%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 46.32% from 2015 ($23,394).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Tacoma CC's COA is $34,230, which is increased by 2.03% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Tacoma CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 24.50% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,911. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Tacoma Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,194$9,354-
2016-17$3,686$9,030-3.46%
2017-18$4,146$9,5645.91%
2018-19$4,276$9,7061.48%
2019-20$4,419$9,8621.61%
2020-21$4,560$10,0161.56%
2021-22$4,929$10,3913.74%
2022-23$4,901$10,6492.48%
2023-24$4,920$11,0303.58%
2024-25$5,507$11,6465.58%
Tacoma Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $528, and it has decreased -49.71% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,050-
2016-17$1,050
2017-18$840-20.00%
2018-19$8703.57%
2019-20$9003.45%
2020-21$9303.33%
2021-22$9421.29%
2022-23$702-25.48%
2023-24$7628.55%
2024-25$528-30.71%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 51.84% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Tacoma Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,990-
2016-17$12,990
2017-18$12,900-0.69%
2018-19$13,1401.86%
2019-20$13,5302.97%
2020-21$13,9743.28%
2021-22$14,1751.44%
2022-23$20,24742.84%
2023-24$21,7567.45%
2024-25$22,0561.38%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Tacoma Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Tacoma Community College$11,646
($5,507)		$11,030
($4,920)		5.58%
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$43,209
($12,973)		$41,997
($12,643)		2.89%
Washington State University$29,950
($13,391)		$29,073
($12,997)		3.02%
Western Washington University$28,707
($9,582)		$27,853
($9,286)		3.07%
Bellevue College$10,502
($4,436)		$10,183
($4,305)		3.13%
Central Washington University$27,526
($9,417)		$26,771
($9,192)		2.82%

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