Centura College-Newport News

616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
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School Highlights

Centura College-Newport News serves 126 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

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.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High NontraditionalBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty16 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Newport News has declined by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.68 is equal to the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment126 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:131:1
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# Full-Time Students103 students861 students
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# Part-Time Students23 students1,505 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
8%
10%
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% Black
52%
22%
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% White
17%
50%
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% Two or more races
9%
4%
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% Non Resident races
9%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.680.68
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College Completion Rate
70%
34%
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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 $15,399. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$15,887$15,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid18%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,496$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Centura College-Newport News is Thomas Nelson Community College (7.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Thomas Nelson Community College
    Public
    7,685 students | 7.50 Mi99 Thomas Nelson Drive
    Hampton,  VA  23666
    (757) 825-2700     7.507,685
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Hampton
    Private for-profit
    333 students | 9.60 Mi4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 233
    Hampton,  VA  23666
    (757) 896-6001     9.60333
  • Centura College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    166 students | 22.40 Mi7020 North Military Highway
    Norfolk,  VA  23518
    (757) 853-2121     22.40166
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    20,941 students | 23.60 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk,  VA  23510
    (757) 822-1122     23.6020,941
  • 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 (2021)
  • Students: 126 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,399 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 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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