Tacoma is a city in Washington and it is the county seat of Pierce county. Its population is 217,827. There are 5 colleges near Tacoma, Washington - 2 public and 3 private schools. 2 colleges are located in the city limit and 3 colleges are in 30 miles from Tacoma. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 9,595 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $16,069 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College In Tacoma |
Public 2-4 years |
$12,165 ($6,027) | Not Offered | 4,083 | 21 to 1 |
| Summit Salon Academy In Tacoma |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$18,700 | Not Offered | 138 | 13 to 1 |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton 19.3 miles from Tacoma |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$17,863 | Not Offered | 456 | 25 to 1 |
| Academy of Interactive Entertainment 26.6 miles from Tacoma |
Private (not-for-profit) 2-4 years |
$25,800 | Not Offered | 47 | 25 to 1 |
| South Puget Sound Community College 27.1 miles from Tacoma |
Public 2-4 years |
$5,818 ($5,257) | Not Offered | 4,871 | 17 to 1 |
