Tidewater Tech Trades: Review & Facts

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Tidewater Tech Trades is a private for-profit school with 455 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1963 and is one of the 9 colleges located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Academic Offerings

Tidewater Tech Trades will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate.

Majors
Offered
3
Tidewater Tech Trades implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 3 majors. The most popular concentrations are HVAC, Automotive and Mechanic, and Welding. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Tidewater Tech Trades is fair at 71% (close to Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Tidewater Tech Trades is outstanding - 98%.

Student to faculty ratio at Tidewater Tech Trades is pretty good, 12:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $16,200 a year. The additional fees at Tidewater Tech Trades (not included in tuition costs) are around $200, which makes it a total of $16,400 per academic year.

Read the details about Tidewater Tech Trades additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
No
The undergraduate application fee at Tidewater Tech Trades is $25.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Tidewater Tech Trades and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (757) 858-8324 or check Tidewater Tech Trades Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Tidewater Tech Trades provides evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Tidewater Tech Trades, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At present there is no on-campus housing at Tidewater Tech Trades.

Based on the college crime data, Tidewater Tech Trades appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Tidewater Tech Trades Location and Address

Postal Address:
Tidewater Tech Trades
4535 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, Virginia
23502, USA
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