Paying for Tidewater CC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$12,296 ($5,858)
Off-campus Living Costs
$24,242
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$354 ($165)
The 2025 tuition & fees of Tidewater Community College are $5,858 for Virginia residents and $12,296 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Virginia, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $11,353).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Southwest Virginia Community College and Virginia Peninsula Community College, tuition & fees of Tidewater Community College is average where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $11,584.
The average living cost of the school is $24,242 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
2025 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Tidewater CC's 2025 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2025 Tuition & fees
The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees at Tidewater Community College are $5,858 for Virginia residents and $12,296 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 4.94% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,978 | $1,586 |
| 2022 | $9,978 | $1,586 |
| 2023 | $9,978 | $1,586 |
| 2024 | $10,116 | $1,601 |
| 2025 | $10,620 | $1,676 |
Living Costs
The 2025 average living cost is $24,242 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,904 | $4,054 |
| 2022 | $11,558 | $5,420 |
| 2023 | $11,558 | $5,420 |
| 2024 | $15,452 | $8,790 |
| 2025 | $15,452 | $8,790 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2025 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,500 at Tidewater Community College. The books & supplies cost has decreased by 0.80% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,500 |
| 2022 | $1,500 |
| 2023 | $1,500 |
| 2024 | $1,875 |
| 2025 | $1,500 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2025 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Tidewater Community College is $165 for Virginia residents and $354 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 5.04% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2025 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $156 | $333 |
| 2022 | $156 | $333 |
| 2023 | $156 | $333 |
| 2024 | $161 | $337 |
| 2025 | $165 | $354 |