Tidewater Community College

www.tcc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,680

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$7,141

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

14.2%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

16,769

34.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

25%

606 Graduates

About

Tidewater Community College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk city, VA. In N/A, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Tidewater Community College were N/A.

In 2020, 3,644 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tidewater Community College. 58.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,844 degrees), 1.91 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (965 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tidewater Community College is $4,680, which is $−3,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Tidewater Community College is $4,680, which is $−3,300 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,141.

In 2020, 50% of undergraduate students attending Tidewater Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,680

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Tidewater Community College was $4,680. The cost of tuition at Tidewater Community College is $−3,300 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tidewater Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,141

2020 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Tidewater Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,141. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Tidewater Community College grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tidewater Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,198

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tidewater Community College was of $10,198 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of room and board increased by 0.99% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tidewater Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Tidewater Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2019, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tidewater Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

14.2%

2018 Default Rate

615

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Tidewater Community College was 14.2%, which represents 615 out of the 4340 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Tidewater Community College has a total enrollment of 16,769 students. The full-time enrollment at Tidewater Community College is 5,806 students and the part-time enrollment is 10,963. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Tidewater Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tidewater Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.4% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Two or More Races, 4.88% Asian, 0.513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.406% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Tidewater Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (25.9%), followed by White Male (21.3%) and Black or African American Female (17.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

34.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tidewater Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 16,769 students. The full-time enrollment at Tidewater Community College is 5,806 and the part-time enrollment is 10,963. This means that 34.6% of students enrolled at Tidewater Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Tidewater Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

56%

2020 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Tidewater Community College was 56%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Tidewater Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tidewater Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
8,115
Black or African American
4,654
Hispanic or Latino
1,420

The enrolled student population at Tidewater Community College is 48.4% White, 27.8% Black or African American, 8.47% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Two or More Races, 4.88% Asian, 0.513% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.406% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 361 students (2.15%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 608 more women than men received degrees from Tidewater Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tidewater Community College is white (1,844 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (965 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Tidewater Community College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Tidewater Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (263 degrees), and Construction (109 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tidewater Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (84,534 people), Other managers (75,873 people), Software developers (41,989 people), Construction managers (41,624 people), and Physicians (34,258 people).

The most specialized majors at Tidewater Community College are Human Sciences (182 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (263 degrees), Construction (109 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (247 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (239 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tidewater Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Economists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tidewater Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (165,340 people), Construction (106,874 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (103,312 people), Computer Systems Design (70,595 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (62,971 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Tidewater Community College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Tidewater Community College was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Tidewater Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,518

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

2,126

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,518 degrees were awarded to men at Tidewater Community College, which is 0.714 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,126).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tidewater Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 159 degrees were awarded to men at Tidewater Community College in General Studies, which is 0.444 times less than the 358 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 358 degrees were awarded to women at Tidewater Community College in General Studies, which is 2.25 times more than the 159 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

12%

100% Completion Time

24%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 12% of students graduating from Tidewater Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 24% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Tidewater Community College is Female and Asian (40.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.16% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,844 degrees awarded
Black or African American
965 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
333 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tidewater Community College is white (1,844 degrees awarded). There were 1.91 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (965 degrees).

1.15% of degree recipients (42 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
975 degrees awarded
White Male
869 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
641 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tidewater Community College is white female (975 degrees awarded). There were 1.12 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (869 degrees).

Operations

Tidewater Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.22M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.32M (40.8%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Tidewater Community College had a total salary expenditure of $146M. Tidewater Community College employs 76 Associate professors, 67 Instructors, and 63 Assistant professors. Most academics at Tidewater Community College are Female Associate professors (39), Female Instructors(38), and Male Associate professors (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tidewater Community College are: Management, with 171 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 93 employees, and Service with 50 employees.

Endowment

$3.22M

2020 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2019

Tidewater Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.22M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Tidewater Community College grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.2M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tidewater Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.77M - Federal
$74.3k - State
$20k - Local

As of 2020, Tidewater Community College received $4.77M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $74.3k from state grants and contracts, and $20k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$61.5M

2020 Salaries

2.92%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Tidewater Community College paid a median of $61.5M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($146M) and a 2.92% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 11% decline from 2018 and a 6.52% decline from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.5M

Instructional Salaries

274

Number of Employees

In 2020, Tidewater Community College paid a total of $17.5M to 274 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

76 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

171 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tidewater Community College were Associate professor with 76 employees; Instructor with 67 employees; and Instructor with 63 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tidewater Community College were Management with 171 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 93 employees; and Service with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Female Instructor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tidewater Community College was Female Associate professor with 39 employees, Female Instructor with 38 employees, and Male Associate professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tidewater Community College.