Tidewater Community College
- 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 27,646 students (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
- Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
- Tidewater Community College is one of 4 community colleges within Norfolk City County, VA.
- The nearest community college to Tidewater Community College is Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (4.7 miles away).
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Tidewater Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 750 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Tidewater Community College | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 750 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 27,646 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 10,491 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 17,155 students | 860 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 6% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| % Black | 28% | 22% |
| % White | 53% | 57% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 13% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,400 | $29,400 |
Source: 2016 (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.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Tidewater Community College is Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (4.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 4.70 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508 4.70n/a - Aviation Institute of Maintenance-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit236 students | 5.10 Mi2211 S Military Hwy
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)363-2121 5.10236 - Centura College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit226 students | 5.20 Mi7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)853-2121 5.20226 - Everest College-ChesapeakePrivate, for profit671 students | 5.30 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757)361-3900 5.30671 - Fortis College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit315 students | 5.60 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757)499-5447 5.60315
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