School Highlights
Centura College-Norfolk serves 222 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,337
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk
(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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
46 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
222 students
1,544 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
166 students
599 students
# Part-Time Students
56 students
945 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
166 students
471 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
% Asian
63%
19%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
9%
7%
% Hawaiian
15%
48%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.44%
0.4069%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,337
$15,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Norfolk cost?
Centura College-Norfolk's private state tuition is approximately $16,337.
What schools are Centura College-Norfolk often compared to?
Centura College-Norfolkis often viewed alongside schools like Tidewater Community College, Fortis College-Norfolk by visitors of our site.
What is Centura College-Norfolk's ranking?
Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Norfolk located?
Centura College-Norfolk is located in the Larrymore Lawns neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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