by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Tidewater Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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The total cost of attendance at Tidewater Community College spanned $15,291.00 and $21,999.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: close to $15,291.00 in-state, rising to $21,999.00 for non-residents.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $5,588.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,703.00 |
| Total cost | $15,291.00 |
| That is 21% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,291.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,026.00 |
| Net price | $7,265.00 |
| That is 62% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,291.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,566.00 |
| Net price | $5,725.00 |
| That is 70% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $12,296.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $9,703.00 |
| Total cost | $21,999.00 |
| That is 14% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,999.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$8,026.00 |
| Net price | $13,973.00 |
| That is 27% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $21,999.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,566.00 |
| Net price | $12,433.00 |
| That is 35% below the national average net price. | |
| Go deeper on the components with tuition and fees and living costs. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 2.1% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $5,845.00 | $7,417.00 | $15,610.00 |
| Senior year | $6,218.00 | $7,891.00 | $16,609.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $24,121.00 | $30,609.00 | $64,424.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,189.00 | $11,661.00 | $24,543.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $278.00 | $352.00 | $741.00 |
| Total amount paid | $33,310.00 | $42,270.00 | $88,968.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $5,845.00 | $7,417.00 | $15,610.00 |
| Senior year | $5,967.00 | $7,572.00 | $15,936.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $11,811.00 | $14,988.00 | $31,547.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $4,500.00 | $5,710.00 | $12,018.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $136.00 | $172.00 | $363.00 |
| Total amount paid | $16,311.00 | $20,698.00 | $43,565.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $12,693.00 | $14,265.00 | $22,458.00 |
| Senior year | $13,504.00 | $15,177.00 | $23,895.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $52,383.00 | $58,871.00 | $92,687.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,956.00 | $22,428.00 | $35,310.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $603.00 | $677.00 | $1,067.00 |
| Total amount paid | $72,339.00 | $81,299.00 | $127,997.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Freshman year | $12,693.00 | $14,265.00 | $22,458.00 |
| Senior year | $12,958.00 | $14,563.00 | $22,927.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,650.00 | $28,827.00 | $45,386.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,772.00 | $10,982.00 | $17,290.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $295.00 | $332.00 | $522.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,422.00 | $39,810.00 | $62,676.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the Net Price section.
Net price strips out grant and scholarship aid to show what families really pay. For most students, this is the more useful number than published tuition because it reflects the real out-of-pocket cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $11,762.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,991.00 |
What families actually pay shifts with income, since need-based grants are larger for lower-income students. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,245.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $6,997.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,811.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $12,637.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,612.00 |
Estimate your specific net price using the school’s Tidewater Community College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
For the grant-and-scholarship detail behind these figures, see the financial aid page.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Tidewater Community College is $5,810.00, categorized as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,500.00 |
| 25th | $2,750.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,810.00 |
| 75th | $11,000.00 |
| 90th | $19,985.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. The figures below split graduating borrowers into three income brackets:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $6,800.00 |
| Middle income | $5,500.00 |
| High income | $5,500.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $1,300.00 more debt than their high-income peers.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $6,060.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,500.00 |
First-gen students at Tidewater Community College carry $560.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. The Pell vs non-Pell debt gap reveals how borrowing differs by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Tidewater Community College amounts to $713.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Tidewater Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 11.4% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Tidewater Community College total $499,930,985.00 across 49,473 disbursements.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Tidewater Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.