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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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Acceptance
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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

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

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,694

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (4)

Student Life

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
8 Years$78,797
10 Years$77,821

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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