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Tidewater Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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For Tidewater, the SAT or ACT may matter more for starting strong than for getting admitted. Since the school is test-optional and freshman retention is 61%, use prep to build the math and reading skills that help you begin in the right classes and stay on track after year one.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Tidewater Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Tidewater Community College enrolls 16,884 undergraduate students. At Tidewater, 61% of first-year students return for their second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Norfolk, VA

Undergrad Enrollment16,884

Freshman Retention61%

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Student to Faculty Ratio19:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Tidewater Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Tidewater, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes to improve your superscore, then confirm the latest fall test date that will arrive by Tidewater’s application deadline. The April 1 financial aid priority deadline does not set your testing timeline because scores are not required.

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What you'll actually pay

Tidewater is a public college with in-state tuition of $4,962 and out-of-state tuition of $10,620. To be considered for financial aid on time, submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline.

In-State Tuition$4,962

Out-of-State Tuition$10,620

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Average Debt at GradN/A

At Tidewater Community College, out-of-state tuition is $10,620, while in-state tuition is $4,962. Actual costs can be lower after grants, scholarships, or other financial aid, depending on a student’s financial need and eligibility. Students should also budget for books, fees, transportation, and living expenses when estimating total costs.