Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Centura College-Norfolk serves 163 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 78% over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
10 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has declined by 23% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
163 students
1,380 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
133 students
585 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
30 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
163 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
133 students
415 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
68%
22%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
14%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.72

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,337
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
86%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (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: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.
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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 163 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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