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$5,714Tuition
11,797Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,349Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,714
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,717
Average Net Price
$7,991
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.1%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$15,452
Books & Supplies
$1,875
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$106/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
31.9%
Students Taking Federal Loans
9.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,245
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,997
$48,001 – $75,000 $8,811
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,637
$110,001+ $14,612

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Cost Overview

Most families at Tidewater Community College pay far less than the $5,714 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,245 after aid, while those from higher-income families ($110,000+) pay $14,612. The college serves Virginia's Hampton Roads region with practical career training. Over two years, total costs range from roughly $12,500 to $29,200 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $10,000 in debt, translating to $106 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $38,349 median earnings ten years out. Only 9% of students receive federal loans, keeping debt low. The college emphasizes workforce development for the area's military and port industries. Low-income students get the best deal here, with net prices below the national community college average and strong job placement in Norfolk's growing economy.

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