Tidewater Community College

121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510

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 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).

Top Placements

Tidewater Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

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

The student population of Tidewater Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tidewater Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	27,646 students	1,577 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	37:1	36:1

# Full-Time Students	10,491 students	717 students

# Part-Time Students	17,155 students	860 students


% 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%

Diversity Score	0.63	0.62

College Completion Rate	13%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$33,400	$29,400

The public in-state tuition of $185 is less than the state average of $4,550. The in-state tuition has declined by 94% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $385 is less than the state average of $9,760. The out-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$185	$4,550

Out-State Tuition Fees	$385	$9,760

Tuition Notes	TCC's 2019 in-state tuition rate is $185.35/credit hour.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	74%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,763	$10,502

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,205	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Tidewater Community College is Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (4.7 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.