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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Edmonds Community College
E
Lynnwood, WA
 

Edmonds Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 5,753enrollment
  • $10,696net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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39 miles from Tacoma

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Centralia College
C
Centralia, WA
 

Centralia College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,277enrollment
  • $11,889net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
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  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Sep 1

44 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.