- The mission of Chester Career College is to provide educational career programs which prepare students to succeed in selected professions. Students at Chester Career College are provided the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills; self-discipline and confidence; a professional attitude; and the ability to meet employer expectations in order to enter and advance in the job market.Providing a quality educational experience to each individual student is a priority at Chester Career College. The needs of the students remain in the forefront of the daily activities of each employee. The management of this school requires and expects that quality and prompt service will be provided to each student on a consistent basis.
School Highlights
Chester Career College serves 237 students (42% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Chester Career College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
13 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
10
Student Body
The student population of Chester Career College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chester Career College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
237 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
100 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
137 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
71%
21%
% White
16%
47%
% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
44%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$19,815
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
76%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Chester Career College is currently enrolling: Surgical Technology, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Massage Therapy, Phlebotomy/EKG Technician, and Nurse Aide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Chester Career College?
The acceptance rate of Chester Career College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 76%.
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