by our College Data Analytics TeamChoosing a college as a veteran means weighing how well each school supports those with a military background. Here we lay out the facts about Chesapeake College veterans and their studies to help you in your research.
For GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon information, head to: Chesapeake College GI Bill® Information
Our Veterans Report on Chesapeake College:
An increased number of veterans enrolling at a particular school means that college faculty are more adept at accommodating and supporting those with previous military experience. The VA reports that there are 54 GI Bill® students at Chesapeake College. Given that enrollment at the school is 1,275, nearly 4.2% of students are using the GI Bill® to help pay for their education. By comparison, the Student Veterans of America reports that three to four percent of college students nationwide are veterans.
This count covers every chapter of the GI Bill® — Post-9/11, Montgomery, Reserve Education Assistance, and Veteran Readiness and Employment. It does not include any active-duty military personnel attending via Tuition Assistance, so the total military population is potentially larger.
Outcome rates for veterans help show whether a school’s support translates into degrees.
| Outcome | Veterans | All Students |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 9.1% | 24.9% |
| Transfer-out rate | 45.5% | — |
Rates are reported via the VA’s GI Bill® Comparison Tool.
Chesapeake College participates in these federal veteran programs and offers the support below.
| Federal Program | Participation |
|---|---|
| Principles of Excellence | Yes |
| DOD Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) | Yes |
What does this mean for you? Below you can view the specific commitments this school has made by participating in individual programs.
| Career and Vocational Support |
|---|
| Accommodate Military Service Members and Reservists absent due to service requirements. |
| Align institutional refund policies with those under Title IV, which governs the administration of federal student financial aid programs. |
| Regionally or Nationally Accredited - view all accreditations |
| Provide information that increases accountability and transparency. |
| Participate in the Military Voluntary Education Review (MVER) |
**Chesapeake College offers a student veterans group.**There is a dedicated veteran and military student point of contact on campus. Learn more.
Chesapeake College may recognize specialized military training toward college credit. Ask the admissions office how this applies to you. Prior-learning credit can help you graduate sooner, so it pays to ask. Contact Chesapeake College to find out if it grants credit for life experience, CLEP/standardized exams, or other prior learning.
Chesapeake College does not offer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
This school has a clean record with no VA complaints.
Notes and References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.