Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Norfolk, VA. It offers 109 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 16,195 students attended Tidewater Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 274 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 605 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 759 (full-time) and 880 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tidewater Community College is 27% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 61% at the school.
| Student Population | 16,195 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Number of Faculty | 879 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Tidewater Community College is $11,717
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
89% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,018 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $11,717 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,018 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Tidewater Community College offers 61 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,246 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 45 | 0 | 1,133 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 16 | 0 | 113 |
| Total | 61 | 0 | 1,246 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Tidewater Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,246 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1,133 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 113 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 16,195 students have enrolled into Tidewater Community College. By gender, 6,669 male and 9,526 female students are attending the school.
There are 7,249 White (44.76%), 4,636 Black/African American (28.63%), 1,646 Hispanic (10.16%), 806 Asian (4.98%), and 3,440 students with other races. 134 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16,195 | 6,669 | 9,526 |
| American Indian/Native American | 73 | 34 | 39 |
| Asian | 806 | 349 | 457 |
| Black/African American | 4,636 | 1,644 | 2,992 |
| Hispanic | 1,646 | 648 | 998 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 64 | 24 | 40 |
| White | 7,249 | 3,225 | 4,024 |
| Two More | 1,176 | 474 | 702 |
| Un-Known | 411 | 217 | 194 |
| Non-resident Alien | 134 | 54 | 80 |
Directory Information
- 121 College Place, Norfolk, VA
- 757-822-1111
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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