Norfolk, VA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Community College (in-state) | $5,588 | — |
| VA average | $18,326 | -70% |
| National average | $18,082 | -69% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,588 | $22,352 |
| Out-of-state | $12,296 | $49,184 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Tidewater Community College ranks 21 by in-state tuition among the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 120% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Tidewater Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Community College | $5,646 |
| Virginia Western Community College | $5,400 |
| Northern Virginia Community College | $5,891 |
| J Sargeant Reynolds Community College | $5,280 |
In-state tuition at Tidewater Community College is $5,588 per year; out-of-state students pay $12,296.
Tidewater Community College in-state tuition is 70% below the VA average of $18,326.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Tidewater Community College is 69% below that.
$5,588 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Tidewater Community College comes to about $22,352 for an in-state student and $49,184 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Tidewater Community College ranks 21 out of the 107 VA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.