Thomas Nelson Community College
Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC) is located in Hampton, Virginia with the secondary campus being located in James City County. This two-year college was established in 1968. The school is a part of the Virginia Community College System and is the fourth-largest community college in all of Virginia. There are various associate’s degree and certificate programs to choose from. Students often attend TNCC to take care of the first two years of their college education before transferring over to four-year state colleges or universities. TNCC is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The TNCC nursing program is designed to prepare nursing students to become entry-level registered nurses. This associate’s degree in nursing program gives students the chance to learn all of the right skills that they will need in their professional lives. Nursing students in this program will be completing 500 hours of clinical instruction at local healthcare facilities. It gives students the hands-on experience that they need in order to help patients to the best of their abilities. This nursing program is approved by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students8,286 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Certificate | 2 | 28 |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 49 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1993 - 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, 65% of Thomas Nelson 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 | 47% | $4,046 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $941 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $1,085 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 3% | $1,520 |
| Federal Student Loans | 23% | $4,395 |
| Private Loans | -- | $4,875 |
$7,081
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,170 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,584 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,062 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,685 |
| Over $110,000$11,478 |
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Student Population
8,286
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,846
Women
3,440
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
47% |
|
Black/African American |
32% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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.
