6 colleges · Washington
Colleges in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington has 6 colleges in our data: 5 four-year and 1 two-year. The largest is Tacoma Community College with 4,668 undergraduates.
Colleges 6Undergrads 13,263Most selective Northwest College of Art & Design (66%)Lowest net price $11,900
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Faith International UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 276 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $22,817
- Grad rate
- 29%
Northwest College of Art & DesignPrivate for-profit 4-year · 139 undergrads
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- 66%
- Net price
- $25,900
- Grad rate
- 44%
Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 2,401 undergrads
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- 78%
- Net price
- $20,652
- Grad rate
- 64%
University of Puget SoundPrivate nonprofit 4-year · 1,594 undergrads
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- 72%
- Net price
- $32,507
- Grad rate
- 69%
University of Washington-Tacoma CampusPublic 4-year · 4,185 undergrads
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- 83%
- Net price
- $11,900
- Grad rate
- 61%
Tacoma Community CollegePublic 2-year · 4,668 undergrads
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- Open admission
- Net price
- $19,206
- Complete
- 30%
Compare them in a table
| College | Type | Undergrads | Acceptance rate | Avg net price | Graduation rate | Earnings after 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith International UniversityTacoma, WA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 276 | Open | $22,817 | 29% | $57,111 |
| Northwest College of Art & DesignTacoma, WA | Private for-profit 4-year | 139 | 66% | $25,900 | 44% | $39,289 |
| Pacific Lutheran UniversityTacoma, WA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 2,401 | 78% | $20,652 | 64% | $71,109 |
| University of Puget SoundTacoma, WA | Private nonprofit 4-year | 1,594 | 72% | $32,507 | 69% | $71,918 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma CampusTacoma, WA | Public 4-year | 4,185 | 83% | $11,900 | 61% | $83,105 |
| Tacoma Community CollegeTacoma, WA | Public 2-year | 4,668 | Open | $19,206 | 30% | $52,313 |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Tacoma?
6 colleges in Tacoma, Washington mostly award associate or bachelor's degrees: 5 four-year and 1 two-year.
What is the cheapest 4-year college in Tacoma?
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus, with an average net price of $11,900 a year after grants.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.