School Highlights
Centura College-Newport News serves 195 students (72% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 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 (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,887
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 87% over five years.
Centura College-Newport News
(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
30 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Newport News has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 30% over five years.
Total Enrollment
195 students
2,086 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
141 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
54 students
1,243 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
49%
21%
% White
17%
52%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
15%
2%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.19%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,561. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,561
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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-Newport News cost?
Centura College-Newport News's private state tuition is approximately $15,887.
What is Centura College-Newport News's ranking?
Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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