Thomas Nelson Community College

99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Thomas Nelson Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a statewide system of community colleges. It primarily serves the residents of the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York. The college operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and with the guidance of the Thomas Nelson Community College Board. The administration of the college is directly responsible to the chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. The college is financed primarily by state funds, supplemented by contributions from the participating localities and the federal government.

School Highlights

Thomas Nelson Community College serves 6,256 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,256 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,169
  • Out-state tuition: $10,007
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Thomas Nelson Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 442 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Thomas Nelson Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
442 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Thomas Nelson Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Thomas Nelson Community College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,256 students
2,063 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,991 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,265 students
1,220 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
468 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,991 students
802 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,265 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
3%
7%
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% Hispanic
9%
12%
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% Black
27%
20%
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% White
53%
52%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,700
$29,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,169 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,007 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,169
$3,748
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,007
$8,977
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,154
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Thomas Nelson Community College prepares students for success in the global community and workforce of the future through the delivery of world-class comprehensive arts and sciences, transfer and occupational/technical programs and workforce development. TNCC enhances the quality of life for citizens in its region by providing high quality, affordable, and accessible post-secondary education. The college offers Programs and Certificates in 40 fields of study. Some of the most popular programs include Accounting, Administrative Support Technology, Business Administration/Management/Marketing, Computer-Aided Drafting, Computer Arts, Information Technology, Nursing and Public Administration. Our campus in Hampton is located on 86.5 acres, and has eight academic buildings housing traditional classrooms, science labs, computer labs, language and graphic arts labs, the �Gators� Cafeteria, the college bookstore, conference rooms, a Wellness Center, The Dr. Mary T. Christian Auditorium and support offices. TNCC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Thomas Nelson Community College cost?
Thomas Nelson Community College's tuition is approximately $4,169 for In-State students and $10,007 for Out-State students.
What schools are Thomas Nelson Community College often compared to?
Thomas Nelson Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Tidewater Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Thomas Nelson Community College's ranking?
Thomas Nelson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,256 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,169
  • Out-state tuition: $10,007
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 47%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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