Tidewater Community College
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Tel:
(757) 822-1122
- Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) serves South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach and 7 regional centers. The college also boasts 2 important cultural institutions. During the 2017-18 academic year, nearly 1 in 5 recent high school graduates made TCC their "school of choice." The college has 13 nationally accredited academic programs.
School Highlights
Tidewater Community College serves 19,064 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 49%.
Top Rankings
Tidewater Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,135 teachers has grown by 64% over five years.
| Tidewater Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 1,135 staff | 129 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- TCC has a wide variety of programs, from the academic disciplines to skilled trades to professional specialties. Many of our students go on to 4-year colleges and universities, and many more complete degrees and certificates that help lead them to rewarding careers in in-demand fields. TCC is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degree.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tidewater Community College is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake (5.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ChesapeakePrivate for-profit233 students | 5.10 Mi2211 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 363-2121 5.10233 - Centura College-NorfolkPrivate for-profit165 students | 5.20 Mi7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121 5.20165 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate for-profit378 students | 5.60 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447 5.60378 - Advanced Technology InstitutePrivate for-profit504 students | 6.10 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241 6.10504 - ECPI UniversityPrivate for-profit13,487 students | 6.30 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090 6.3013,487
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