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 (2026)
- 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
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
191 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
130 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
61 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
399 students
297 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
795 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
59%
22%
% White
20%
45%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
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) (Year 2023)
8%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$27,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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.
What schools are Centura College-Chesapeake often compared to?
Centura College-Chesapeakeis often viewed alongside schools like Tidewater Community College by visitors of our site.
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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