Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 152 where 79 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 5 year-over-year increases and 4 decreases. It peaked at 218 students in 2020 and was lowest at 79 in 2025. Overall, enrollment dropped from 154 to 79 students, a net loss of 75 (48.7%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Chester Career College since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 24.05% and the percentage of black students is 63.29% at Chester Career College. Hispanic students comprise 10.13% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students decreased from 25.97% to 24.05%. Black student enrollment decreased from 70.78% to 63.29%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 1.95% to 10.13%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.5307 which indicates that somewhat diverse. This increased from 0.4310 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has improved.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Chester Career College over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Chester Career College does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.