Tidewater Tech-Trades
Tidewater Tech-Trades is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Norfolk, VA. It offers 5 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1988 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 367 students attended Tidewater Tech-Trades in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 43 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 8 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 74 (full-time) and 8 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tidewater Tech-Trades is 71% and the retention rate is 63% at the school.
| Student Population | 367 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Number of Faculty | 51 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Tidewater Tech-Trades is $16,337
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
61% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,768 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,337 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,768 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Tidewater Tech-Trades offers 5 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, 496 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 278 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 218 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 496 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Tidewater Tech-Trades are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 496 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 278 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 218 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 104 completers |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 104 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 174 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 174 |
| Total | 278 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 175 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 100 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 75 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 43 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 43 |
| Total | 218 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 367 students have enrolled into Tidewater Tech-Trades. By gender, 308 male and 59 female students are attending the school.
There are 106 White (28.88%), 189 Black/African American (51.50%), 26 Hispanic (7.08%), 7 Asian (1.91%), and 59 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 367 | 308 | 59 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Black/African American | 189 | 162 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 23 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| White | 106 | 90 | 16 |
| Two More | 31 | 25 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4535 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA
- 757-858-8324
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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