Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College is a public two-year institution located in Norfolk, Virginia, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 23,433 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.67 out of 100. The completion rate is 30% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 56% (IPEDS 2023).

Tidewater Community College offers a broad range of career and technical programs, including Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies, and Industrial Production Technologies, at certificate levels.

As one of the larger community colleges in Virginia, Tidewater Community College serves the Hampton Roads metropolitan area in Norfolk. Its diverse offerings across skilled trades, healthcare, and technology reflect the workforce needs of a major military and civilian economic region.