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Chester Career College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 56%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in CHESTER, Virginia, Chester Career College is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Chester Career College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chester Career College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Chester Career College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Chester Career College is 56% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Virginia is 81%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Chester Career College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Chester Career College are Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other, Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Sterile Processing Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $15,890
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $15,890

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $11,365
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $11,365

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 38 of freshman students at Chester Career College received on average $6,127 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,127
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 15 38% $5,741 $86,109
Other Federal Grant 15 38% $6,127 $91,909
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 15 38% $6,127 $91,909

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chester Career College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chester Career College students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.0%.

60.3%

  • African American 52.4% 22 students
  • white 81.8% 9 students
  • hispanic 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Chester Career College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Chester Career College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)