Tidewater Community College
Tidewater Community College is one of the twenty-four public 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Norfolk.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 22,776 students attend the school. Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Tidewater Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,313, and fees were $1,121. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $9,611 and $1,751 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students22,776 |
Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
The program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing and is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission.
The curriculum offers a combination of theoretical and practical courses integrating clinical laboratory practice and high tech simulators for patient care as part of the preparation for direct patient care.
The curriculum is offered in five semesters of full time study culminating in the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The program is designed to offer the foundations for maximizing the transferability of coursework to baccalaureate nursing programs.
Admission Requirements:
- Application and admission to the college
- Attend the mandatory nursing information session
- Placement tests for math, reading and englsih
- Complete required science and math coursework
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
- Nursing admission assessment exam
Admission to the program is competitive with students accepted into cohort groups. The program accepts two cohorts in the spring semester and two more in the fall.
LPNs seeking to enroll in the program can do so on the basis of either articulation or advanced placement admission.
If you are conditionally accepted into the program, you will need to meet the following program specific requirements before being allowed to enroll:
- Physical health assessment including testing for contagious diseases
- Criminal background check
- Current CPR certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer from the Red Cross
- Nursing Liability Insurance
- Attend mandatory orientation session
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 84 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1978 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $144/credit | |
In State Students | $144/credit | |
Out of State Students | $320/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $6,480 | $6,480 | $14,400 |
ADN | 70 | $10,080 | $10,080 | $22,400 |
BSN | 125 | $18,000 | $18,000 | $40,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 70% of Tidewater Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 53% | $4,302 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $453 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 33% | $1,518 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $1,369 |
Federal Student Loans | 29% | $4,781 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,560
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,477 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,196 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,478 |
$75,001 to $110,000$11,935 |
Over $110,000$12,244 |
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Student Population
22,776
Undergrads
0
Graduates
13,400
Women
9,376
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
47% |
Black/African American |
31% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Asian |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.