Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Centura College-Norfolk serves 213 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
213 students
2,063 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
137 students
843 students
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# Part-Time Students
76 students
1,220 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
137 students
802 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
7%
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% Hispanic
4%
12%
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% Black
57%
20%
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% White
17%
52%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
3%
2%
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% Unknown races
12%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
82%
38%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,337
$15,590
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Norfolk and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in VA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Centura College-Norfolk cost?
Centura College-Norfolk's private state tuition is approximately $16,337.
What schools are Centura College-Norfolk often compared to?
Centura College-Norfolkis often viewed alongside schools like Tidewater Community College, Fortis College-Norfolk by visitors of our site.
What is Centura College-Norfolk's ranking?
Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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