Tacoma Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
8%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tacoma Community College has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
42.6%(3,391)
Hispanic
17.6%(1,400)
African American
9.5%(752)
Asian
9.5%(759)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(65)
Pacific Islander
1.2%(98)
Two or More Races
12.5%(997)
Unknown
6.2%(495)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment8,204
International Students8%

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 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.0%(2,872)
Women
65.0%(5,332)

Gender Statistics

Men2,872

35% of total enrollment

Women5,332

65% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tacoma Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 23% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
17.3%(999)
18-19
20.1%(1,158)
20-21
12.9%(744)
22-24
11.4%(656)
25+
38.4%(2,214)

Age Diversity Insights

23%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tacoma Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 133% in-state residents, -41% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.6%(1,095)
International
5.4%(63)

Regional Representation

In-State1,095

133% of student body

International63

8% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age