School Highlights
Centura College-Chesapeake serves 191 students (68% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,887
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 69% over five years.
Centura College-Chesapeake
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
8 staff
39 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Chesapeake has grown by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Chesapeake diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
191 students
1,380 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
37:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
130 students
585 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
61 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
191 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
415 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
795 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
59%
22%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
20%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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)
8%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
86%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost?
Centura College-Chesapeake's private state tuition is approximately $15,887.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Chesapeake located?
Centura College-Chesapeake is located in the Greenbrier East neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA.
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