6501 South 19th Street
Tacoma, WA 98466

Tacoma community college is a great place to learn and grow. Learning comes first at Tacoma Community College. The college offers more than 40 study areas and 60 professional and technical degrees and certificates to choose from. Intimate class sizes that make getting to know teachers and classmates easy is a definite advantage of this one of many colleges in Washington.

A Tacoma Community College education offers face-to-face encounters with a variety of cultures and learning styles. While studying here students meet other students, faculty and staff from around the world, each with their own unique experiences to share. Nearly 200 international students attend the college each quarter, and Tacoma Community College offers study-abroad programs in many countries. The passion for diversity promotes an open-door education that creates social justice and equality at Tacoma Community College.

There is also lots of life outside the classroom at colleges in Washington and Tacoma community college is no exception. Student clubs, varsity and intramural sports, student government, the school newspaper and numerous community service projects provide plenty of opportunities for involvement. Tacoma Community College's main campus puts you in the heart of Tacoma, close to theatres, museums, coffeehouses, waterfront restaurants and interesting shops. The main campus includes a new information technology building, learning resource center, art gallery, student center, fitness center and gymnasium, athletic fields, children's center and much more.

Quick Facts:

Tacoma Community College is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.

About 8,400 students go to the 150-acre campus each quarter. Since Tacoma Community College's opening in 1965, more than 400,000 people have attended.

Tacoma Community College has an "open-door" policy, and accepts all applicants. A diverse faculty and staff, specialized counseling, and an accessible campus work to ensure success for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Class size at Tacoma Community College tends to be small, and we pride ourselves on high quality instruction focused on effective learning.

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