Tidewater Community College
- 2 Year
- NORFOLK, VA
Community College
Tidewater Community College
- 2 Year
- NORFOLK, VA
- Rating 3.83 out of 5 1,492 reviews
Report Card
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade C minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Safetygrade A
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Locationgrade A
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About
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
No data available
ACT Range
No data available
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
No data available
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Students also applied to ...
- grade C+
- grade unavailable
- grade B
- grade C
- grade C+
- grade B
Cost
Net Price
$7,943 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,326 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
21:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 153 responses72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 154 responses75%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 153 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Liberal Arts and Humanities568 Graduates
- Social Science Research Methods476 Graduates
- Business411 Graduates
- Child Care Provider277 Graduates
- Natural Sciences255 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering Technician249 Graduates
- Automotive Mechanics194 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration159 Graduates
- Electrician147 Graduates
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)113 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
8
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
8
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,693 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
12,371
Undergrads Over 25
29%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
0%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$30,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
27%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
85%
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Tidewater Community College Reviews
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Tidewater Community College is an excellent 2-year college to get your foot into the door of the college experience! Most teachers enjoy teaching and helping students learn. There are several campus locations and they are all very clean. It's a great school for dual-enrollment students like I once was, and now I am graduating with a Career Studies Certificate, but they offer many academic paths and programs. You can acquire anywhere from a trade skill, to an Associate's degree in almost anything. Want to be a nurse, they got it, want to be a teacher, they got it, want to work with cars, they got it, or if you're like me and want to work with computers and people, they have that too! The only thing I would want to see different is allowing the professors that obtain high student ratings to teach more classes. With all being said, I can vouch for Tidewater Community College, as I feel prepared to tackle University Life!
Almost all of my classes were taken online. Some professors require online meetings, and some just provide online material, but either way, all of TCC's online courses are very thorough. Some classes allow for educational games, video recordings, or online collaboration with your fellow classmates. I have seen whiteboards, powerpoints, and real-person examples demonstrated by the professors to maintain the face-to-face in-person atmosphere. It's also great if you work, and don't have time for stressed deadlines, as most online courses are more flexible with due dates and courseloads. Online office hours are also convenient, as you don't find yourself trudging through hallways or buildings to speak to your professors before or after class. No matter which form of the class type you choose to take, the quality of online and in-person are just as great. Participation is almost always a must, as student/teacher interaction is a valued staple of the college academic experience.
I found the school to be well capable and easily accessible. The campus is not very large and is easy to navigate as well! When it comes to professors, it is always best to do your research prior to choosing them. Most professors I had were wonderful and understanding of extenuating circumstances and, if given the opportunity, I would take their classes again