Centura College-Newport News
Tel:
(757)874-2121
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 (Virginia)
Listed among the top community colleges in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
| Centura College-Newport News | (VA) Community College Avg. | |
| 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 | 16 staff | 45 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 211 students | 1,577 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 36:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 146 students | 717 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 65 students | 860 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 1% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| % Black | 64% | 22% |
| % White | 21% | 57% |
| % Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 69% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $26,200 | $29,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Centura College-Newport News is Everest College-Newport News (4.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest College-Newport NewsPrivate, for profit433 students | 4.80 Mi803 Diligence Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
(757)873-1111 4.80433 - 10,436 students | 7.50 Mi99 Thomas Nelson Drive
Hampton, VA 23666
(757)825-2700 7.5010,436 - Centura College-NorfolkPrivate, for profit226 students | 22.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757)853-2121 22.40226 - 27,646 students | 23.70 Mi121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757)822-1122 23.7027,646 - Johnson & Wales University-NorfolkPrivate, non-profitn/a students | 24.60 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757)853-3508 24.60n/a
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