Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA · Public two-year · City: Midsize
15,912undergraduates
$7,599average net price per year
30%finish in 3 years
56%return for year two
Admissions
Open admission: everyone with a high school diploma or equivalent is admitted.
Majors
64 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (3)
- General Studies Associate (520 awarded)
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies Associate (24 awarded)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Certificate (1-2 years) (103 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (13)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (40 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (21 awarded)
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (29 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Associate (14 awarded)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Certificate (under 1 year) (26 awarded), Associate (13 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Associate (19 awarded)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Associate (30 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (14 awarded)
- Physical Therapy Assistant Associate (20 awarded)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Associate (30 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Associate (69 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (13 awarded)
Engineering/engineering-related technologies/technicians (7)
- CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (6 awarded), Associate (10 awarded)
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (49 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (2 awarded)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (11 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Industrial Technology/Technician Associate (1 awarded)
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (40 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (221 awarded), Associate (7 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting and Related Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (5 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (179 awarded)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Associate (31 awarded)
- Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (13 awarded), Associate (24 awarded)
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Associate (11 awarded)
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians (6)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (19 awarded)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (248 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (1 awarded), Associate (5 awarded)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
- Mechanics and Repairers, General Associate (5 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (4)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Certificate (under 1 year) (2 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (11 awarded), Associate (27 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Associate (81 awarded)
- Computer Science Associate (77 awarded)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design Certificate (under 1 year) (3 awarded)
Social sciences (1)
- Social Sciences, General Associate (182 awarded)
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences (1)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (141 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (7 awarded), Associate (29 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (3)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Certificate (under 1 year) (48 awarded), Associate (62 awarded)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting Certificate (under 1 year) (18 awarded), Associate (14 awarded)
- Forensic Science and Technology Certificate (under 1 year) (21 awarded)
Transportation and materials moving (1)
- Ground Transportation, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (155 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (5)
- Design and Visual Communications, General Associate (34 awarded)
- Interior Design Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded), Associate (21 awarded)
- Music, General Associate (10 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other Associate (21 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Biological and Physical Sciences Associate (116 awarded)
Construction trades (2)
- Construction Trades, General Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Electrician Certificate (under 1 year) (49 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (8 awarded), Associate (26 awarded)
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary science and related fields (2)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded), Associate (9 awarded)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant Certificate (under 1 year) (25 awarded), Associate (27 awarded)
Engineering (2)
- Engineering, General Associate (64 awarded)
- Surveying Engineering Certificate (under 1 year) (6 awarded)
Precision production (2)
- Precision Metal Working, Other Certificate (under 1 year) (9 awarded)
- Welding Technology/Welder Certificate (under 1 year) (22 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (23 awarded)
Culinary, entertainment, and personal services (2)
- Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General Certificate (under 1 year) (31 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General Associate (13 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal Certificate (under 1 year) (20 awarded), Certificate (1-2 years) (4 awarded), Associate (19 awarded)
Education (1)
- Teacher Assistant/Aide Certificate (under 1 year) (35 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Certificate (under 1 year) (10 awarded), Associate (8 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General Certificate (under 1 year) (4 awarded)
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $5,714
- Tuition and fees, out-of-state
- $11,717
- Books and supplies
- $1,875
- Total cost living at home
- $16,173
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $6,245 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,997 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $8,811 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $12,637 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,612 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23 and paid in-state tuition.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 100%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 100%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $4,719
- Got a grant from the college
- 15%
- Average grant from the college
- $3,127
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 29%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 16%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,440
Graduation
- Finished in 2 years
- 16%
- Finished in 3 years
- 30%
- Finished in 4 years
- 32%
- Transferred to another college
- 16%
- Came back for year two
- 56%
| Pell grant students | 25% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 29% |
| Neither | 35% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 923 | 30% |
| Men | 709 | 30% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 67% (small group) |
| Asian | 106 | 26% |
| Black | 388 | 19% |
| Hispanic | 140 | 29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 40% (small group) |
| White | 791 | 37% |
| Two or more races | 143 | 27% |
| Race unknown | 39 | 36% |
| International | 9 | 11% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 2,827 | 33% | 20% |
| Started here, part-time | 2,875 | 13% | 22% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 1,181 | 32% | 14% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 2,361 | 16% | 16% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2020. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 15,912
- Undergraduates
- 15,912
- Full-time undergraduates
- 4,988
- Part-time undergraduates
- 10,924
- Students per faculty member
- 21 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 98%
- From out of state
- 1%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 31%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 33%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 5%
| Women | 58% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 43% |
| Two or more races | 8% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 1% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Midsize
- Address
- 121 College Place, Norfolk, VA, 23510
- County
- Norfolk City
- Part of
- Virginia Community College System
- Type
- Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- Highest degree
- Associates
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care
- Open admission
- Yes
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.