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Tidewater Tech is in a large suburb, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Tidewater Tech earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include law, computer science and engineering, medical assistant and technician, and medical adminstration.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Tidewater Tech offers open admission.
The school, in 2005, had 292 students (292 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Tidewater Tech are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Tidewater Tech
932b Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
General Phone: (757) 549-2121
Admissions Phone: (757) 549-2121
Financial Aid Phone: (757) 549-2121
http://www.tidetech.com
Tidewater Tech awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 83 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 57 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 30 | medical office management |
| Law | 27 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 2 | office management |
| Business And Management | 1 | operations management |
Number of programs and degrees for Tidewater Tech in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 170 | 6 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 4 |
In 2005, Tidewater Tech had a total enrollment of 292 students (292 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 64% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 68% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Chesapeake, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (757) 549-2121
Financial Aid:
Tidewater Tech participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2334403)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (757) 549-2121
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Management/Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tidewater Tech Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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