Centura College-Norfolk
School Highlights
Centura College-Norfolk serves 213 students (64% 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,337
- Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- 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
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 283% 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 10% 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 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
213 students
2,050 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
137 students
843 students

# Part-Time Students
76 students
1,243 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
137 students
802 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
169 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
1%
7%

% Hispanic
4%
12%

% Black
58%
21%

% White
17%
52%

% Two or more races
6%
4%

% Non Resident races
3%
2%

% Unknown races
12%
2%


Diversity Score
0.63
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.31%
2.29%

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,561. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,337
$15,561

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%

Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$11,000

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

Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (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 Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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