C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100

Truckee Meadows Community College

4-Year Public
📍 Reno, Nevada 89512
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B
72/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
C+
55/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Quick Stats

10,006
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,768
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Truckee Meadows Community College

37% of students live off-campus (not with family), creating consistent rental demand near campus. That's approximately 3,692 students who need housing.

Avg Home Value
$360,860
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,664
1-Year Change
+2.2%
For parents & investors

The Truckee Meadows Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $360,860
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,664/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 89433 (4.7% cap, Sun Valley)

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🏆 Where Truckee Meadows Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
of 9 schools
🥇
Hematology Technology/Technician
of 1 schools
🥉
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
of 22 schools
🥉
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
of 20 schools
#4
Construction Trades, General
of 26 schools
#8
Dental Assisting/Assistant
of 100 schools
#10
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
of 48 schools
#11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
of 100 schools
#14
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
of 100 schools
#28
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,772 $10,871

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
35%
Receive Pell Grants
2%
Take Out Loans
$10,768
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,229
$30,001 - $48,000$7,191
$48,001 - $75,000$9,294
$75,001 - $110,000$11,379
$110,001+$15,874

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Construction Trades, General 296 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 265 grads/yr Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 262 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 237 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 124 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 113 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 94 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 84 grads/yr Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General 82 grads/yr General Studies 66 grads/yr Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 62 grads/yr Hematology Technology/Technician 61 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 60 grads/yr Real Estate 56 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 55 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 50 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 49 grads/yr Psychology, General 45 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 45 grads/yr Social Work 42 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Truckee Meadows Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers
$79k/yr 921,600 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other
$60k/yr 83,200 jobs
Hydrologic technicians
$59k/yr 3,100 jobs
Environmental science and protection technicians, including health
$49k/yr 40,400 jobs
Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians
$48k/yr 9,800 jobs

Student Demographics

10,006
Total Students
54%
Women
50%
Traditional Age (18-24)
37%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 34%
Black 2%
Asian 7%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 37%
With Family 63%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,692 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%
Hybrid (Some Online) 29%
Fully Online 30%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 50%
25-64 (Adult) 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Truckee Meadows Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Truckee Meadows Community College?
Tuition at Truckee Meadows Community College is $2,772 for in-state students and $10,871 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,768.
What is the graduation rate at Truckee Meadows Community College?
The graduation rate at Truckee Meadows Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Truckee Meadows Community College a good school?
Truckee Meadows Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Truckee Meadows Community College?
Truckee Meadows Community College has a total enrollment of 10,006 students.
Is there rental demand near Truckee Meadows Community College?
Yes! Approximately 37% of students at Truckee Meadows Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,692 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Reno area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology