Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Tacoma Community College
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Net Price
$8,108
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Tacoma Community College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,376
Tacoma Community College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,112
$30–48k
$7,691
$48–75k
$8,108
$75–110k
$12,371
$110k+
$16,093
Understanding Your Aid Package
Tacoma Community College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$8,108/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,112/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$13,000
Range (25th–75th)$3,651 – $15,145
Median Parent PLUS Loans$12,967
Debt Manageability
0.24x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,168
Earnings Growth
+22%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$1,324
64th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$25,111
25th %ile
$71,927
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Tacoma Community College Cost & Financial Aid
Tacoma Community College's published tuition is $16,766 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $8,108—a difference of $8,658.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,112 at Tacoma Community College. 26% of students receive Pell Grants.
Tacoma Community College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Tacoma graduates is $13,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $138 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,093 at Tacoma—still $673 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
