Tidewater Tech-Trades
Tidewater Tech-Trades is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Norfolk, VA. It offers 5 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Council on Occupational Education (11/11/1988 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 454 students attended Tidewater Tech-Trades in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 28 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 7 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 60 (full-time) and 10 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Tidewater Tech-Trades is 58% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
| Student Population | 454 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 58% |
| Number of Faculty | 35 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Tidewater Tech-Trades is $16,337
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
72% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,152 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $16,337 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,152 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Tidewater Tech-Trades offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 483 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 283 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 200 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 483 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Tidewater Tech-Trades are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 483 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 283 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 200 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 80 completers |
| Building/Property Maintenance | ✕ | 80 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 203 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 203 |
| Total | 283 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 171 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 100 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 71 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 29 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 29 |
| Total | 200 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 454 students have enrolled into Tidewater Tech-Trades. By gender, 395 male and 59 female students are attending the school.
There are 147 White (32.38%), 220 Black/African American (48.46%), 32 Hispanic (7.05%), 8 Asian (1.76%), and 78 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 454 | 395 | 59 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Black/African American | 220 | 193 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 29 | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 147 | 127 | 20 |
| Two More | 41 | 33 | 8 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4535 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA
- 757-858-8324
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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