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Chester Career College

  • 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 Stats (2025)

  • 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--Private For-profit
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
13 staff
129 staff
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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
1,350 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
100 students
637 students
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# Part-Time Students
137 students
971 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
100 students
611 students
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# 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%
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% Hispanic
5%
13%
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% Black
71%
21%
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% White
16%
47%
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% Hawaiian
8%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.46
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5556%
0.4094%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,400
$29,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
44%
78%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$19,815
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
76%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Chester Career College and the community college average percent admitted of Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 84%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

Chesterfield County, VA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Chesterfield County, VA is Galen Health Institutes-Richmond. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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