Centura College-Newport News

616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
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School Highlights
  • Centura College-Newport News serves 211 students (69% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
  • Centura College-Newport News is one of 2 community colleges within Newport News City County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to Centura College-Newport News is Everest College-Newport News (4.8 miles away).

Top Placements

Centura College-Newport News places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Newport News(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty16 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Centura College-Newport News has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment211 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:136:1
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# Full-Time Students146 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students65 students860 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
6%
8%
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% Black
64%
22%
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% White
21%
57%
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% Two or more races
6%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.540.62
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College Completion Rate
69%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has grown by 45% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,887$14,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Everest College-Newport News
    Private, for profit
    433 students | 4.80 Mi803 Diligence Drive
    Newport News,  VA  23606
    (757)873-1111     4.80433
  • Thomas Nelson Community College
    Public
    10,436 students | 7.50 Mi99 Thomas Nelson Drive
    Hampton,  VA  23666
    (757)825-2700     7.5010,436
  • Centura College-Norfolk
    Private, for profit
    226 students | 22.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
    Norfolk,  VA  23518
    (757)853-2121     22.40226
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    27,646 students | 23.70 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk,  VA  23510
    (757)822-1122     23.7027,646
  • Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 24.60 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
    Norfolk,  VA  23513
    (757)853-3508     24.60n/a
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 211 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 79%
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