A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Centura College-Chesapeake are mainly Black with a smaller White population. The school has high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
52%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
16%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 795% more female students than male students enrolled at Centura College Chesapeake with a gender ratio of 90% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Centura College-Chesapeake has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
90%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19
|
| Women |
170
|
Centura College-Chesapeake serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
89% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 66.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=420024 IPEDS survey data for Centura College Chesapeake.