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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003712
- Phone: (757) 825-2700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
16FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,297Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Tidewater Community College (TNCC)
99 Thomas Nelson Drive, Hampton, VA
Tidewater Community College (TCC) in the Hampton Roads region of Norfolk, Virginia is a fast growing two-year college that offers Associate's Degrees, as well as an affordable way for students wishing to transfer to a four-year university to earn their general education credits toward a bachelor's degree. Additionally, TCC offers professional training programs, some of which have been developed in partnership with local area businesses and government agencies. TCC is the largest provider of workforce training services in the area.
TCC is ranked in the top 5 community colleges in the nation for its delivery of technology, and has been recognized for effectively incorporating technology advances into its teaching and learning process. TCC offers online and tele-classes in addition to its campus-based classes.
History
Tidewater Community College was founded in 1968. It is part of the Virginia Community College System.
Academics
Tidewater Community College follows the semester system, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
The programs, study plans and degrees offered at TCC include:
- Career and Technical Plans
- College Transfer Plans
- Associate of Arts
- Associate of Science
- Associate of Applied Arts
- Associate of Applied Science
- Career Studies Programs
- Certificate Programs
- International Programs
- Fire Science
- Registered Nursing
- Health Professions
- Health Information Technology
- Information Systems Technology
- Teacher Preparation
- Tech Prep
- UVA Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
- Veterinary Technology
- Distance Learning
Student Life
TCC's Student Activities Office has information about student events, activities and resources. There are many student clubs and organizations available at TCC, and students can also become involved in student government. The Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa, is quite active at TCC. The student newspaper, The TCC Times, offers information about campus events and sports.
Athletics
The TCC athletics teams, the "Storms" or "Lady Storms," compete in some intercollegiate sports and include men's basketball and soccer, and women's basketball.
Satellite Campuses
Tidewater Community College has four campuses, which are in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth/Suffolk, and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Additionally, the college has regional centers as follows:
- Center for Visual Arts, Portsmouth
- Center for Performing Arts, Norfolk
- Center for Advanced Technology, Virginia Beach
- Center for Automotive, Chesapeake
Community Life
TCC offers many events that are open to the public from the surrounding communities, including productions from the TCC Visual Arts Center. There is a Literary Festival in the spring, and the TCC campus supports events celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September/October) and Black History Month (February).
TCC partners with organizations in the community to provide services such as the Advanced Technology Center, the Child Development Lab, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Tidewater Community College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,600. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $4,700-$5,600
- Out-of-State: $10,000-$11,970
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $160-$190 per unit
- Out-of-State: $330-$400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 74% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 62% | $4,968 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 27% | $4,399 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Tidewater Community College may provide services to students including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Virginia Beach Campus
- Dietetic Technician Program
- Funeral Service Education Program
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
Campus: Portsmouth Campus
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1978)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Tidewater Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Horticulture (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, C)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (C)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (A, C)
Education
Engineering
- Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
Health and Clinical Professions
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal (A, C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
- Diesel Mechanic (A, C)
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (A, C)
- Industrial Electronics Technology (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Law and Justice Administration (A, C)
- Fire Science (A, C)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Tidewater Community College.
- Thomas Nelson Community College in Sweet Briar, VA (16 miles away)
- Paul D Camp Community College in Martinsville, VA (38 miles away)
- College of the Albemarle in South Fallsburg, NY (41 miles away)
- Rappahannock Community College in Lynchburg, VA (53 miles away)
- Roanoke - Chowan Community College in Elizabeth City, NC (54 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- Compare all colleges & universities in Virginia
- Review a list of Virginia community colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003712
- Phone: (757) 825-2700
- School Homepage