Tidewater Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Tidewater Community College is a public community college in Norfolk, Virginia, with about 12,082 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,762 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,588. Student demographics in federal data include White (39.5%) and Black or African American (32.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,588
- 2024 Average Net Price: $11,762 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 12,082 40.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 31.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 33.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 24,577
- Room & Board: $15,452 annual estimate
Tidewater Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Tidewater Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Tidewater Community College?
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA (ZIP 23510).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Tidewater Community College public or private?
Tidewater Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Tidewater Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,588 in-state, $12,296 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $11,762.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,222 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,613 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,473 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,804 |
| $110,001+ | $18,652 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $22,352.
How big is Tidewater Community College?
Total enrollment: 12,082 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 24,577 students.
About 40% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Tidewater Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 31.71%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Tidewater Community College earn?
Median earnings: $32,700 six years after entry; $38,349 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
30.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Tidewater Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (520 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (269 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (228 completions)
- Social Sciences, General (182 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (179 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (177 completions)
- Ground Transportation, Other (155 completions)
- Biological and Physical Sciences (116 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (110 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (103 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Tidewater Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 31.71%; median earnings $38,349 at 10 years; net price $11,762. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,588
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Tidewater Community College was $5,588.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$11,762
2024 Value
In 2024 Tidewater Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,762.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,048 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$11,762 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$22,352 4-Year In-State Tuition
$49,184 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,452 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,540 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$90,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Tidewater Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Tidewater Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Tidewater Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,788 | $8,458 | $6,379 |
| 2014 | $3,944 | $8,614 | $6,767 |
| 2015 | $5,171 | $11,009 | $7,126 |
| 2016 | $5,299 | $11,197 | $8,260 |
| 2017 | $5,434 | $11,362 | $8,051 |
| 2018 | $5,561 | $11,489 | $8,105 |
| 2019 | $5,561 | $11,564 | $8,408 |
| 2020 | $5,561 | $11,564 | $7,312 |
| 2021 | $5,561 | $11,564 | $7,660 |
| 2022 | $5,561 | $11,564 | $8,579 |
| 2023 | $5,714 | $11,717 | $7,991 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Tidewater Community College reported total enrollment of about 12,082 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (39.5%), Black or African American (32.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). About 30.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Tidewater Community College in 2024 is 12,082 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 24,577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 39.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.20% 100% Completion Time
31.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.20% of students graduating from Tidewater Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Tidewater Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$38,349 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.08% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
715.10% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Tidewater Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 520 completions
2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 269 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 228 completions
4. Social Sciences, General: 182 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 179 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 177 completions
7. Ground Transportation, Other: 155 completions
8. Biological and Physical Sciences: 116 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 110 completions
Most popular programs at Tidewater Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Tidewater Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Tidewater Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 33.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,241
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,951
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Tidewater Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. Enrollment is approximately 12,082 students. Student body composition includes White (39.5%), Black or African American (32.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 31.71%. Approximately 30.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Norfolk, VA 23510
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 31.71% graduation rate at Tidewater Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Tidewater Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tidewater Community College located?
Tidewater Community College is located in Norfolk, VA.
How much does Tidewater Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,588 and average net price is $11,762 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,452 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Tidewater Community College?
Tidewater Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 24,577 students, White (39.5%), Black or African American (32.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Tidewater Community College?
About 41.6% of students at Tidewater Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Tidewater Community College earn?
Median earnings are $32,700 six years after entry and $38,349 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Tidewater Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 31.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Tidewater Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
Is Tidewater Community College public or private?
Tidewater Community College is a public institution located in Norfolk, VA.
Is Tidewater Community College an HBCU?
No. Tidewater Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Tidewater Community College a tribal college?
No. Tidewater Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Tidewater Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Tidewater Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.8%).
Is Tidewater Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Tidewater Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Norfolk, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.