Affordability
Top-notch education—at an affordable cost.
Smart Money
At TCC, your tuition dollars go farther.
Compare TCC Costs to Washington’s Four-Year Public Colleges
TCC tuition costs less—and prepares you if you plan to transfer.
Represents the cost of tuition for one academic year, as defined by each institution.
Costs as of Jan. 2018. Does not include fees, which can vary considerably by institution.
Washington State University |
$10,078 |
University of Washington – Seattle |
$9,909 |
University of Washington – Tacoma |
$9,909 |
Evergreen State College |
$6,677 |
Eastern Washington University |
$6,258 |
Western Washington University |
$6,249 |
Central Washington University |
$6,037 |
Tacoma Community College |
$4,747 |
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47% of TCC receive financial aid. Learn more about financial resources available to help you pay for school.
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Each year, the TCC Foundation distributes about 200 scholarships, totaling more than $450,000 distributed to students. See if you're eligible - visit the TCC Foundation webpage.
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