Dr. Angela Taylor, College President Sentara College of Health Sciences | LinkedIn
Dr. Angela Taylor, College President Sentara College of Health Sciences | LinkedIn
Data shows that students paid $16,637 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, unchanged from the previous school year.
At the time, at least $141,791 in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Chesapeake city universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached more than $147,250.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Of the two institutions in Chesapeake city, only Centura College-Chesapeake provided detailed tuition fee data.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centura College-Chesapeake | 23 | $141,791 | $6,165 | 19 | $147,250 | $7,750 |
| Sentara College of Health Sciences | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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