by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 16,769 undergraduates in 2020, Tidewater Community College is a large, public college located in Norfolk, Virginia. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Tidewater Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Tidewater Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Tidewater Community College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Tidewater Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Tidewater Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Tidewater Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Tidewater Community College for Veterans Guide.
Tidewater Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Tidewater Community College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 16,769 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,806 (34.6%). Part-time attendance was 10,963 (65.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,806 | 10,963 | 16,769 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Tidewater Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Tidewater Community College #1192 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Tidewater Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Tidewater Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Tidewater Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Tidewater Community College Athletics