Private For-Profit Bachelor's Good 69/100

Centura College-Chesapeake

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Chesapeake, Virginia

About Centura College-Chesapeake

Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit institution offering bachelor's degrees based in Chesapeake, Virginia. It enrolls 0 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Acceptance
Graduation
55.6%
Net Price
Median Earnings (10yr)
$25,930
Enrollment
0
Student : Faculty
7:1

Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Academic Calendar Semester

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (4-Year Open / Online). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Good
69/100
UCD Score · 4-Year Open / Online
Outcomes 77
Value
Affordability 7
Selectivity

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

Admissions data is not yet reported for Centura College-Chesapeake.

Acceptance Rate
SAT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported
ACT Range (25th–75th)
Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Centura College-Chesapeake isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Net-price data is not yet reported for this school.

Average Net Price
Per year, after typical aid
Receive Pell Grants
13%
Need-based federal aid
Receive Federal Loans
0%
Borrowing to attend

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees
$16,637
Room & Board (off-campus)
$11,581
Books & Supplies
$3,200
Other Expenses (off-campus)
$10,473

Application fee: $25 (one-time, due at submission)


Debt at Graduation

Cumulative federal-loan debt across the full borrowing distribution. The 10th and 90th percentiles bracket the typical range; the median sits in the middle.

$4,708
10% percentile
$6,198
25% percentile
$14,750
Median percentile
$20,000
75% percentile
$24,594
90% percentile

Median Debt by Student Type

Median federal-loan debt at graduation broken down by demographic. Each slice's size is proportional to the dollar amount that group typically borrows.

GroupDebtvs Median
Pell recipients $10,220 ↓ $4,530
No Pell $9,500 ↓ $5,250
Dependent students $8,750 ↓ $6,000
Independent students $11,875 ↓ $2,875
Female students $9,500 ↓ $5,250
Male students $10,500 ↓ $4,250
Pell recipients: 16.9% (2,498 students)No Pell: 15.7% (2,322 students)Dependent students: 14.5% (2,139 students)Independent students: 19.7% (2,903 students)Female students: 15.7% (2,322 students)Male students: 17.4% (2,566 students)Overall Median$14,750
Worth knowing: Students who don't finish leave with a median debt of $4,750, less than completers ($14,750), but still a meaningful obligation without a degree in hand.

Graduation Rate & Retention

56% of full-time students who enrolled at Centura College-Chesapeake graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

6-Year Graduation Rate
56%
Of students who graduate within six years
First-Year Retention
71%
Returning for their second year

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Centura College-Chesapeake earn a median of $25,930 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Median Earnings (10 yrs)
$25,930
Earning > $25K
42%
10 yrs after entry

Earnings Growth After Graduation

Median annual earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after students first enrolled.

$26,000$26,000$26,000$26,000$26,0006 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Earnings by Demographic

Mean annual earnings 10 years after entry, segmented by demographic. Reveals gaps the headline median can't show.

By Gender

Female graduates
$23,300

Median earnings for female grads ten years after first enrolling here.

Male graduates
$31,100

Median earnings for male grads ten years after first enrolling here.


By Family Income at Entry

Family income (lowest third)
$22,900

Earnings of grads from the bottom-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (middle third)
$31,100

Earnings of grads from the middle-third of family incomes at entry.

Family income (highest third)
$31,400

Earnings of grads from the top-third of family incomes at entry.

The gender gap: Male graduates earn $7,800, about 25% more than female graduates ten years out. The gap reflects industry mix, role choice, and structural pay differences that exist across most US colleges.

Loan Repayment Progression

Share of completer-cohort borrowers paying down at least $1 of principal at the 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-year mark. Climbing rates show graduates settling into careers and managing debt; flat or declining rates are a warning.

Climbing: graduates increasingly paying down debt 17.0 pts across 6 years
11%1yr17.3%3yr22.2%5yr28%7yr
What this signals: Concerning. Only 28% of graduates are actively reducing principal even seven years out.

Who Studies Here

Centura College-Chesapeake is home to 0 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 52% are first-generation college students.

Total Enrolled
0
Part-Time
First-Generation
52%

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Centura College-Chesapeake. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

Setting
Large City Chesapeake, Virginia
Housing
Commuter campus No on-campus housing
Adult Learners
63% of students are 25 or older
Athletics
NAIA athletic-conference member
Academic Calendar
Semester scheduling structure

What You Can Study

Centura College-Chesapeake offers a focused set of programs: 5 distinct programs across 4 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

2 Programs

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Centura College-Chesapeake is 7:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Student : Faculty
7:1
Students per instructional faculty member
Avg Faculty Salary
$42,558
9-month equivalent across all ranks

Pros & Cons of Centura College-Chesapeake

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Centura College-Chesapeake tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.

PROS
  • Small classes (low student-faculty ratio)
  • Tight-knit, close community feel
  • First-gen-friendly student body
CONS
  • Fewer clubs, activities, and social options
  • Modest first-year retention
  • Below-average post-graduation earnings
  • Predominantly serves middle- and upper-income families
  • No graduate programs offered at this institution
Best for: Based on the data, Centura College-Chesapeake is a fit for students who thrive in small, close-knit environments.

Frequently Asked Questions about Centura College-Chesapeake

Quick answers to the questions most students and parents ask. Every answer below is calculated from verified government data about Centura College-Chesapeake.

What is Centura College-Chesapeake known for?
Centura College-Chesapeake is best known for its programs in Health Administration, Heating, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians. These are the most popular fields by completed degrees, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
What do Centura College-Chesapeake graduates earn?
Median earnings 10 years after entering Centura College-Chesapeake are $25,930, based on College Scorecard 2023-24 federal earnings data for Title IV recipients.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake accredited?
Yes. Centura College-Chesapeake is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Centura College-Chesapeake?
Centura College-Chesapeake enrolls 0 students, per IPEDS 2023-24 fall enrollment data.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Chesapeake?
Centura College-Chesapeake graduates 56% of full-time students within six years, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake a public or private college?
Centura College-Chesapeake is a Private For-Profit institution.
Where is Centura College-Chesapeake located?
Centura College-Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake, Virginia.
What programs does Centura College-Chesapeake offer?
Centura College-Chesapeake offers 5 distinct programs. The most popular include Health Administration, Heating, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
What is the student-to-faculty ratio at Centura College-Chesapeake?
The student-to-faculty ratio at Centura College-Chesapeake is 7:1, per IPEDS 2023-24 data.

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