Centura College-Chesapeake
School Highlights
Centura College-Chesapeake serves 164 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,887
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Chesapeake ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 188% over five years.
Centura College-Chesapeake
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
129 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Chesapeake has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Centura College-Chesapeake diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
164 students
2,050 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
83 students
843 students

# Part-Time Students
81 students
1,243 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
198 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
83 students
802 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a

% Asian
2%
7%

% Hispanic
1%
12%

% Black
56%
21%

% White
25%
52%

% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

% Non Resident races
4%
2%

% Unknown races
1%
2%


Diversity Score
0.61
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
29%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.08%
0.19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,561. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,561

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost?
Centura College-Chesapeake's private state tuition is approximately $15,887.
What is Centura College-Chesapeake's ranking?
Centura College-Chesapeake ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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