Centura College-Chesapeake

932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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School Highlights
  • Centura College-Chesapeake serves 131 students (56% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
  • Centura College-Chesapeake is one of 3 community colleges within Chesapeake City County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to Centura College-Chesapeake is Everest College-Chesapeake (1.6 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Chesapeake(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty9 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Centura College-Chesapeake has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Centura College-Chesapeake diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment131 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio15:136:1
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# Full-Time Students74 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students57 students860 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		--
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
5%
8%
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% Black
65%
22%
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% White
22%
57%
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% Two or more races
6%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.520.62
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College Completion Rate
29%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has grown by 45% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,887$14,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Everest College-Chesapeake
    Private, for profit
    671 students | 1.60 Mi825 Greenbrier Circle Suite 100
    Chesapeake,  VA  23320
    (757) 361-3900     1.60671
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chesapeake
    Private, for profit
    236 students | 2.40 Mi2211 S Military Hwy
    Chesapeake,  VA  23320
    (757) 363-2121     2.40236
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private, for profit
    717 students | 5.90 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 490-1241     5.90717
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    12,947 students | 6.00 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 490-9090     6.0012,947
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private, for profit
    315 students | 6.00 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk,  VA  23502
    (757) 499-5447     6.00315
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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 131 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 78%
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Did You Know?
For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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