Centura College-Newport News

616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608

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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)

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:

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

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

30 staff

129 staff

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School Calendar

Link to 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

195 students

2,086 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

141 students

843 students

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# Part-Time Students

54 students

1,243 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

237 students

232 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

141 students

802 students

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# 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

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476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

% Black

49%

21%

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% White

17%

52%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

15%

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Diversity Score

0.72

0.66

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

100%

38%

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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

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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

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

83%

85%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$14,581

$11,000

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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)

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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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Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 195 students
Private-state tuition: $15,887
Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
Minority enrollment: 83%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

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 $15,561 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Virginia is American National University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.