Tacoma Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
7%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tacoma Community College has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.0%(2,350)
Hispanic
18.0%(962)
African American
8.9%(474)
Asian
10.3%(550)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(38)
Pacific Islander
1.2%(65)
Two or More Races
12.1%(647)
Unknown
4.7%(252)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment5,502
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

Tacoma Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Tacoma Community College has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.8%(1,967)
Women
64.2%(3,535)

Gender Statistics

Men1,967

36% of total enrollment

Women3,535

64% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tacoma Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 39% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.5%(964)
18-19
19.3%(1,061)
20-21
12.5%(687)
22-24
11.4%(626)
25+
39.3%(2,164)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

39%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tacoma Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 129% in-state residents, -36% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.1%(1,223)
International
4.9%(63)

Regional Representation

In-State1,223

129% of student body

International63

7% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

39%

Non-Traditional Age