Centura College-Chesapeake Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit trade school in Chesapeake, Virginia, enrolling about 191 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $26,988 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $16,637. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,930 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,637
- 2024 Average Net Price: $26,988 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 191 68.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 77.78%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
Centura College-Chesapeake: what the data shows
Common questions about Centura College-Chesapeake, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Centura College-Chesapeake?
Centura College-Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake, VA (ZIP 23320).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake public or private?
Centura College-Chesapeake is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost?
Published tuition: $16,637.
Average net price after aid: $26,988.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,471 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $25,880 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,894 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,470 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $66,548.
How big is Centura College-Chesapeake?
Total enrollment: 191 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Chesapeake?
150%-time completion rate: 77.78%.
What do graduates of Centura College-Chesapeake earn?
Median earnings: $26,077 six years after entry; $25,930 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,750.
63.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Centura College-Chesapeake known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (125 completions)
- 05.1071 (81 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (45 completions)
- Office Management and Supervision (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 77.78%; median earnings $25,930 at 10 years; net price $26,988. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,637
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Chesapeake was $16,637.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$26,988
2024 Value
In 2024 Centura College-Chesapeake had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,988.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$107,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$26,988 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$66,548 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Centura College-Chesapeake.
Financial Aid by Income Level
63.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
37.78% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Centura College-Chesapeake was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Centura College-Chesapeake in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,847 | $14,847 | $23,063 |
| 2014 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $23,671 |
| 2015 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $25,973 |
| 2016 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $26,785 |
| 2017 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $23,535 |
| 2018 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $25,779 |
| 2019 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $21,988 |
| 2020 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $28,371 |
| 2021 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $24,541 |
| 2022 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $28,253 |
| 2023 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $26,254 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Centura College-Chesapeake reported total enrollment of about 191 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (57.6%), White (22.0%), and Two or More Races (11.0%). About 63.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Centura College-Chesapeake in 2024 is 191 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 57.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
77.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Centura College-Chesapeake completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- 05.1071: 10% male / 90% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 33% male / 67% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Centura College-Chesapeake.
Return on Investment
$14,750 Median Student Debt
$25,930 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
140.20% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Centura College-Chesapeake.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 125 completions
2. 05.1071: 81 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 45 completions
4. Office Management and Supervision: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Centura College-Chesapeake.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Centura College-Chesapeake graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Centura College-Chesapeake from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,564
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,653
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit institution located in Chesapeake, VA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, 05.1071, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 191 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (57.6%), White (22.0%), Two or More Races (11.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 77.78%. Approximately 63.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Business and Management
Location
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Centura College-Chesapeake provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centura College-Chesapeake located?
Centura College-Chesapeake is located in Chesapeake, VA.
How much does Centura College-Chesapeake cost?
Reported tuition is $16,637 and average net price is $26,988 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Centura College-Chesapeake?
Centura College-Chesapeake reports total enrollment of about 191 students, Black or African American (57.6%), White (22.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Centura College-Chesapeake?
About 52.1% of students at Centura College-Chesapeake are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Centura College-Chesapeake earn?
Median earnings are $26,077 six years after entry and $25,930 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Chesapeake?
The 150%-time completion rate is 77.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Centura College-Chesapeake students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,750.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake public or private?
Centura College-Chesapeake is a private for-profit institution located in Chesapeake, VA.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake an HBCU?
No. Centura College-Chesapeake is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake a tribal college?
No. Centura College-Chesapeake is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Centura College-Chesapeake religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Centura College-Chesapeake in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.