School Highlights
Centura College-Newport News serves 462 students (65% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,887
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Newport News
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
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 158% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
462 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
301 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
161 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
462 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
301 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
161 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
73%
21%
% White
13%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
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 $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Newport News located?
Centura College-Newport News is located in the Central Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Centura College-Newport News is Virginia Peninsula Community College (7.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
99 Thomas Nelson Drive
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(757) 825-2700
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 825-2700
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 8,676 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $4,169 Out-state tuition: $10,007 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Private for-profit
4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 233
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(757) 896-6001
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 896-6001
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Enrollment: 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Private for-profit
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 853-2121
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Enrollment: 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Private-state tuition: $16,337 Minority enrollment: 85%
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Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
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Enrollment: 23,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $185 Out-state tuition: $385 Minority enrollment: 55%
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Private for-profit
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Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
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Enrollment: 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $18,342 Minority enrollment: 89%
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