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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Sentara College

Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for health sciences

Sentara College of Health Sciences is a private urban institution in Chesapeake, Virginia. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 239 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $77,821 a decade after enrollment.

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—SAT Avg
239Students
7:1Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
$77,821Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sentara College of Health Sciences Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—
Median Debt at Graduation$19,450
Monthly Payment (10yr)$206

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

46.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,694

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

0

Drug Arrests

0

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (4)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
239
Gender Split
95% / 5%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 13%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 11%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$78,992
10 Years$77,821

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

RIC Richmond78 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham155 mi
IAD Washington Dulles164 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA474 mi · ~13h 42m drive
New York, NY297 mi · ~8h 35m drive
Hartford, CT394 mi · ~11h 23m drive
Providence, RI434 mi · ~12h 32m drive
Albany, NY427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Syracuse, NY433 mi · ~12h 31m drive
Rochester, NY447 mi · ~12h 55m drive
Buffalo, NY445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Philadelphia, PA227 mi · ~6h 33m drive
Pittsburgh, PA324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA244 mi · ~7h 3m drive
Newark, NJ295 mi · ~8h 31m drive
Washington, DC153 mi · ~4h 25m drive
Baltimore, MD175 mi · ~5h 3m drive
Atlanta, GA505 mi · ~14h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC278 mi · ~8h 2m drive
Raleigh, NC150 mi · ~4h 20m drive
Miami, FL796 mi · ~23h drive
Orlando, FL643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Tampa, FL709 mi · ~20h 29m drive
Nashville, TN587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
New Orleans, LA925 mi · ~26h 43m drive
Richmond, VA84 mi · ~2h 26m drive
Chicago, IL702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
Detroit, MI527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Minneapolis, MN1051 mi · ~30h 22m drive
St. Louis, MO773 mi · ~22h 20m drive
Kansas City, MO1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Columbus, OH427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Cleveland, OH438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Milwaukee, WI753 mi · ~21h 45m drive
Dallas, TX1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Houston, TX1204 mi · ~34h 47m drive
Austin, TX1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
San Antonio, TX1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Los Angeles, CA2354 mi · ~68h drive
San Francisco, CA2513 mi · ~72h 36m drive
San Diego, CA2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive
Seattle, WA2435 mi · ~70h 21m drive
Portland, OR2454 mi · ~70h 54m drive
Denver, CO1566 mi · ~45h 14m drive
Phoenix, AZ2026 mi · ~58h 32m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive
Honolulu, HI4902 mi · ~141h 37m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Richmond (RIC)78 miles
Rental car
117 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
156 min$94-156
Raleigh-Durham (RDU)155 miles
Rental car
233 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
310 min$186-310

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