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“From Here, Go Anywhere.”
Tidewater Community College (TCC) is a public community college serving South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Founded in 1968 when philanthropist Fred W. Beazley deeded the former Frederick College land to the Commonwealth of Virginia, TCC has grown into the second-largest of Virginia's 23 community colleges, enrolling approximately 25,000 students annually. The college offers more than 140 associate degree and certificate programs across business, health professions, STEM, liberal arts, and workforce development. TCC plays a central role in the Hampton Roads economy, partnering with the region's major employers in defense, healthcare, maritime, and technology sectors. Its downtown Norfolk campus, established in the 1990s to help revitalize the city core, exemplifies TCC's commitment to community investment. TCC's five campuses collectively serve students from across the region, providing affordable pathways to transfer to Virginia four-year universities or direct entry into the Hampton Roads workforce. The college's tagline, From Here, Go Anywhere, reflects its mission of access, opportunity, and community partnership.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$9,978
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $12,296
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
