Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,714 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $11,717 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,291 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $7,991 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 29.05% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.11% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Tidewater Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$11,717
Books and supplies
$1,875
Fees and remainder
$1,699
Sticker price
$15,291
Average net price
$7,991
Average aid coverage
48%
$7,300 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Tidewater Community College pays approximately $7,991 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Virginia average of $17,997 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Tidewater Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Tidewater Community College net price
$7,991
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Tidewater Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $11,717 and average net price at $7,991. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$11,717
Current net price
$7,991
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Tidewater Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$38,349
Undergraduates
11,797
10-Year Median Earnings - Tidewater Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Tidewater Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Tidewater Community College?
Undergraduates
11,797
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
29.05%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.11%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 29.05% of Tidewater Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.11% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Tidewater Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Tidewater Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Tidewater Community College is listed at 121 College Place, Norfolk, VA 23510. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Tidewater Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College | Not available | $11,717 | $7,991 | $38,349 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Similar Schools in Norfolk
This local cluster focuses on nearby Norfolk schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Norfolk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tidewater Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Tidewater Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Tidewater Community College tuition?
Tidewater Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $11,717.
What is Tidewater Community College's average net price?
Tidewater Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $7,991.
What is Tidewater Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $38,349 for Tidewater Community College.
Is Tidewater Community College accredited?
Tidewater Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Tidewater Community College?
The local dataset lists 11,797 undergraduate students at Tidewater Community College.
What percentage of Tidewater Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Tidewater Community College in the local dataset is 29.05%.
What is the federal loan rate at Tidewater Community College?
The federal loan rate for Tidewater Community College in the local dataset is 9.11%.
Where should I verify Tidewater Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Tidewater Community College or the latest official federal education data.