Colleges Near Tacoma

Colleges and universities near me in the Tacoma, Washington area

There are 6 colleges in Tacoma and 38 colleges within 50 miles enrolling a total of 179,420 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Washington with a population of 198,397, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Tacoma. Driving time to these schools from Tacoma should be less than 1 hours. The top rated college in the area is University of Washington Seattle Campus in Seattle which is ranked #87 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Washington Seattle Campus enrolling 52,319 students. In terms of affordability, Lake Washington Institute of Technology in Kirkland offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $3,102 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Tacoma.
Tacoma, WA within 50 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Bates Technical College
B
Tacoma, WA
 

Bates Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,133enrollment
  • $7,523net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

1 miles from Tacoma

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University of Puget Sound
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Tacoma, WA

University of Puget Sound

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

#4 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 2,023enrollment
  • $41,363net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1390SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.56Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

1 miles from Tacoma

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University of Washington Tacoma Campus
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Tacoma, WA

University of Washington Tacoma Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,794enrollment
  • $10,680net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 960-1180SAT range
  • 16-24ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 30

1 miles from Tacoma

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Tacoma Community College
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Tacoma, WA
 

Tacoma Community College

Public 2 Year

2 reviews

 

  • 5,502enrollment
  • $7,789net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Tacoma

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Faith Evangelical College & Seminary
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Tacoma, WA
 

Faith Evangelical College & Seminary

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 335enrollment
  • $15,727net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

3 miles from Tacoma

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Clover Park Technical College
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Lakewood, WA
 

Clover Park Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 2,788enrollment
  • $6,351net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 27

6 miles from Tacoma

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Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom
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Lakewood, WA
 

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 8,635enrollment
  • $8,495net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

8 miles from Tacoma

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Pacific Lutheran University
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P
Tacoma, WA

Pacific Lutheran University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

#2 Best Value Colleges in Washington

  • 2,633enrollment
  • $24,825net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1253-1423SAT range
  • 27-30ACT range
  • 3.71Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

7 miles from Tacoma

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DeVry University Washington
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Federal Way, Washington
 

DeVry University Washington

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 972enrollment
  • -net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

9 miles from Tacoma

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Highline Community College
H
Des Moines, WA
 

Highline Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,684enrollment
  • $11,072net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

12 miles from Tacoma

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Pierce College at Puyallup
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Puyallup, WA
 

Pierce College at Puyallup

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,453enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

11 miles from Tacoma

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Green River Community College
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Auburn, WA
 

Green River Community College

Public 2 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 6,252enrollment
  • $9,797net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

14 miles from Tacoma

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University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus
P
Tukwila, WA
 

University of Phoenix Western Washington Campus

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 11enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

18 miles from Tacoma

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Renton Technical College
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Renton, WA
 

Renton Technical College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 3,072enrollment
  • $8,163net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

21 miles from Tacoma

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Seattle Community College South Campus
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Seattle, WA
 

Seattle Community College South Campus

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,901enrollment
  • $9,594net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 13

21 miles from Tacoma

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Saint Martin's University
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Lacey, WA

Saint Martin's University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#9 Best Private Colleges in Washington

  • 1,609enrollment
  • $21,811net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 925-1180SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jul 31

22 miles from Tacoma

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Olympic College
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Bremerton, WA
 

Olympic College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 4,905enrollment
  • $11,629net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Tacoma

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Cornish College of the Arts
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Seattle, WA

Cornish College of the Arts

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 443enrollment
  • $39,280net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

26 miles from Tacoma

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Bates Technical College and is 0.6 miles from Tacoma. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Bates Technical College are $5,361 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Bates Technical College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.