School Highlights
Eastern Virginia Career College serves 268 students (93% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Acceptance Rate: 53%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Eastern Virginia Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Eastern Virginia 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
48 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
10
Student Body
The student population of Eastern Virginia Career College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Eastern Virginia Career College diversity score of 0.68 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
268 students
1,608 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
250 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
18 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
268 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
250 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
18 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
43%
21%
% White
35%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
94%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,532
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
53%
59%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Eastern Virginia Career College?
The acceptance rate of Eastern Virginia Career College is 53%, which is lower than the state average of 59%.
What is Eastern Virginia Career College's ranking?
Eastern Virginia Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Highest completion rates.
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