by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Tidewater Community College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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For in-state part-time enrollment the rate is $165 for each credit hour. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $354 per credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $165 | $354 |
Keep in mind the rate above is the full price and does not include any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Tidewater Community College are shown below.
Required fees account for added up to $896 in-state and $1,676 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,692 | $10,620 |
| Fees | $896 | $1,676 |
| Total | $5,588 | $12,296 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Here’s how tuition at Tidewater Community College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,908 the year after.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.
The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on financial aid at Tidewater Community College, head to the Tidewater Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Tidewater Community College Tuition & Fees page.