Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is a public community college located in Reno, Nevada, founded in 1971. Serving over 10,000 students, TMCC offers more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, information technology, engineering technology, liberal arts, culinary arts, and skilled trades. Situated in the heart of Reno's growing technology and manufacturing corridor, TMCC provides strong workforce training and transfer pathways to the University of Nevada, Reno and other institutions. The college's healthcare programs, including nursing and dental hygiene, are particularly well-regarded. TMCC's International Student Services supports students from dozens of countries with visa advising, orientation, and English language instruction. The college's location offers access to Nevada's outdoor recreation culture and a rapidly expanding regional economy driven by technology and renewable energy sectors.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$9,345
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,018
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
