Tidewater Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

55%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tidewater Community College has a diverse student body with 55% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
44.9%(10,440)
Hispanic
10.1%(2,359)
African American
29.7%(6,908)
Asian
4.8%(1,121)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(105)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(93)
Two or More Races
7.1%(1,646)
Unknown
2.5%(578)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment23,433
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Tidewater Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Tidewater Community College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.1%(9,642)
Women
58.9%(13,791)

Gender Statistics

Men9,642

41% of total enrollment

Women13,791

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tidewater Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
21.7%(3,460)
18-19
21.8%(3,469)
20-21
14.3%(2,270)
22-24
11.2%(1,785)
25+
31.0%(4,928)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tidewater Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 191% in-state residents, -91% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.9%(2,946)
International
0.1%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State2,946

191% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age