2024 Top Colleges for Trades and Personal Services in the Norfolk Area

• Hampton, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  2,139 reviews

Freshman: I enjoyed Hampton! One of the things I liked about Hampton would be the scenery, it is a beautiful clean campus. Another thing I liked about Hampton would be how efficient the staff was, they are very quick with their work and almost always have an answer to which they deliver in a clear concise manner. I also liked the social scene as there were always activities and clubs I could participate in no matter the time. With all the things I did like there are things I would like to change. One of the things I would like to change would be the lunchroom food, the food is not the best and they did have good food Fall semester of 2022. Another thing I would like to see change would be the cleanliness of the dorms, more so the dorm I stayed in which was Harkness Hall. The dorm is not unsanitary however there are times when it comes close to reaching that point. Other than the two things I would like to see change I did enjoy my time at Hampton and do plan on going back for my Sophomore year.... Read 2,139 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 80%

• Net price $33,204

• SAT range 980-1120

• Norfolk, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  1,576 reviews

Freshman: It has been a wonderful experience attending Tidewater Community College. The instructors are communicative, inspiring and passionate. I couldn't have asked for a better experience going into college after ten years of waiting! As long as you communicate well with the administration office, things will go smoothly regarding to enrollment. As a person that likes to get things done quickly, I was impressed how they managed to respond to my questions and concerns.... Read 1,576 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $7,292

• SAT range —

• Hampton, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  556 reviews

Freshman: My experience touring and meeting the staff, students and Teachers at Virginia peninsula was empowering. The Administration staff was more than helpful and friendly when asking questions about enrollment, helped a lot of students fill out their schedules on over crowded days. Interacting with other students felt like great opportunity to become more involved with the school. As I was meeting more people, the more information on how the school works, tours, group meetings for studying and other social groups. Overall Virginia Peninsula community college interactional school and I will recommend to upcoming seniors and others.... Read 556 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $6,109

• SAT range —

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.1 out of 5  129 reviews

Alum: A majority of my classes were remote or online. This provided me the flexibility to participate in NJCAA sports and obtain my associate degree. Class sizes were good, and all college staff were very helpful. I am finding that not all of my credits transfer to every 4-year school, so you have to ask questions about the classes you are taking and what your next step plans are.... Read 129 reviews

• grade C minus

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $17,172

• SAT range —

• Virginia Beach, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  35 reviews

Sophomore: My experience at ATI has been nothing short of great! I have very knowledgeable instructors with 30+ years of experience in their respective skill trades. Nothing like hands-on experience to couple with classroom instruction.... Read 35 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 59%

• Net price $18,970

• SAT range —

• Norfolk, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  12 reviews

Freshman: The instructors ensure that all students get to participate in various activities in order to teach each student what they will be working with in the career field. It isn't about who can complete the work first here, but rather how much you know of the work, and the best way to go about it.... Read 12 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $24,509

• SAT range —

• Chesapeake, VA•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.08 out of 5  79 reviews

Alum: Attending Centura College for Massage Therapy was truly an experience, i did this during the pandemic so my schedule was flexible. I really enjoyed and glad i did it!!!... Read 79 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $25,099

• SAT range —

• Newport News, VA•

• 2 Year

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  Rating 4 out of 5  69 reviews

Junior: From the initial contact to start school and all throughout attending the HVAC course ALL the administrative staff, instructors, and the student services team are helping me to achieve my goal of becoming an HVAC Technician. The Hands-on, in the lab approach is exactly what I needed! Centura College is really helping me obtain the skills I need to get into the career I want and I thank them!... Read 69 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $26,272

• SAT range —