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Truckee Meadows Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Reno, Nevada, TMCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Truckee Meadows Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Truckee Meadows Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at TMCC is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,934

Cost of attendance at Truckee Meadows Community College in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $5,360
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$10,620

Cost of attendance at Truckee Meadows Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $16,478
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Truckee Meadows Community College received on average $5,268 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,268
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 329 37% $4,235 $1,393,247
Other Federal Grant 611 69% $2,887 $1,763,945
State Grant/Scholarships 599 67% $2,601 $1,557,871
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 250 28% $1,948 $486,912
Total Grant & Scholarships 723 81% $5,268 $3,808,728

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Truckee Meadows Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Truckee Meadows Community College students is 26.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.8%.

26.2%

  • asian 43.9% 18 students
  • African American 18.8% 3 students
  • white 23.6% 87 students
  • hispanic 27.6% 76 students
  • International Students 60.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 29.6% 8 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Truckee Meadows Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Truckee Meadows Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training