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The main campus of Tidewater Tech Trades is in Norfolk, VA (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit school. Tidewater Tech Trades offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to mechanics and repair and production trades.
Tidewater Tech Trades admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 157 enrolled students. Tidewater Tech Trades has a larger minority student population than most schools. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our Mission at Tidewater Tech
ò We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position.
ò We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries, and government.
ò We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings.
ò We are dedicated to providing the services that support our studentsÆ efforts to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Tidewater Tech Trades
5301 E Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
General Phone: (757) 858-8324
http://www.tidewatertechtrades.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Production Trades | 59 | welding |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | HVAC, automobile mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Tidewater Tech Trades in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 59 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Tidewater Tech Trades had a total enrollment of 157 students (262 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 16% |
| Black | 80% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 57% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, 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.
Financial Aid:
Tidewater Tech Trades participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2320900)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tidewater Tech Trades Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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