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Sentara College of Health Sciences

Sentara College

Chesapeake, Virginia 23320

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitUrban

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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—Acceptance

—SAT Avg

239Students

7:1Student:Faculty

—Grad Rate

$77,821Earnings 10yr

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

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$15,694

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (4)

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.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from VA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K

150 mi(260 min)

Washingtonpop. 690K

153 mi(265 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

175 mi(303 min)

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)

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