Centura College-Chesapeake

932 B Ventures Way
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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School Highlights

Centura College-Chesapeake serves 157 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Chesapeake(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions SchoolsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty9 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Chesapeake has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Chesapeake diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment157 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:131:1
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# Full-Time Students130 students861 students
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# Part-Time Students27 students1,505 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
3%
10%
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% Black
59%
22%
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% White
21%
50%
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% Two or more races
7%
4%
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% Non Resident races
7%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.600.68
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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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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,399. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,887$15,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid77%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$11,250
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Chesapeake and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in VA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,496$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Chesapeake and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in VA by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Centura College-Chesapeake is Advanced Technology Institute (5.9 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private for-profit
    609 students | 5.90 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-1241     5.90609
  • ECPI University
    Private for-profit
    12,947 students | 6.00 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-9090     6.0012,947
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    293 students | 6.00 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 499-5447     6.00293
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    529 students | 6.60 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 499-7900     6.60529
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    20,941 students | 6.80 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 822-1122     6.8020,941
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 157 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,399 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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