President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. | Virginia State University
President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. | Virginia State University
Data shows that students paid $7,881 on average to attend higher education courses at the time, $160 more than the previous school year.
Among the five institutions in the county, Chester Career College stood out with the highest tuition fees, reaching an average of $32,585. Empire Beauty School-Midlothian followed with an average of $18,750 per year. Brightpoint Community College students were offered the lowest annual tuition fees at $4,800.
At the time, a total of $18.1 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who started at the Chesterfield County universities in the 2022-23 school year. Additionally, federal student loans reached $9.7 million.
Currently there are five higher education institutions in Chesterfield County, including Centura College-Richmond Main, Empire Beauty School-Midlothian, and Virginia State University.
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.
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-Richmond Main | 23 | $132,791 | $5,774 | 27 | $206,750 | $7,657 |
| Brightpoint Community College | 369 | $2,185,483 | $5,923 | 45 | $202,176 | $4,493 |
| Empire Beauty School-Midlothian | 24 | $123,016 | $5,126 | 21 | $170,750 | $8,131 |
| Virginia State University | 1,263 | $15,535,258 | $12,300 | 1,263 | $8,957,477 | $7,092 |
| Chester Career College | 12 | $96,855 | $8,071 | 15 | $202,143 | $13,476 |
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