by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Tidewater Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Tidewater Community College were $5,588 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $12,296. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for were $896 in-state and $1,676 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,692 | $10,620 |
| Fees | $896 | $1,676 |
| Total | $5,588 | $12,296 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Tidewater Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Tidewater Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Tidewater Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Tidewater Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Tidewater Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,680 | $9,978 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,680 | $9,978 |
| One Year Ago | $4,818 | $10,116 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,692 | $10,620 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Tidewater Community College has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition increased 5.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,908 for the upcoming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.18%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,598. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.09%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,552.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,598 | $12,552 |
| In 2 Years | $5,608 | $12,814 |
| In 3 Years | $5,618 | $13,081 |
| In 4 Years | $5,628 | $13,354 |
| In 5 Years | $5,638 | $13,632 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $51,801, compared with about $22,452 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Tidewater Community College, head to the Tidewater Community College Financial Aid page.
