School Highlights
Centura College-Norfolk serves 550 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 550 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,337
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 85%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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 233% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
550 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
274 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
276 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
274 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
276 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
8%
% Hispanic
9%
13%
% Black
66%
21%
% White
15%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
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 $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
100%
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-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 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Centura College-Norfolk is Fortis College-Norfolk (4.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fortis College-Norfolk
Private for-profit
6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 499-5447
4.8 miles
Enrollment: 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 25% Private-state tuition: $18,342 Minority enrollment: 89%
121 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 822-1111
5.2 miles
Enrollment: 23,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $185 Out-state tuition: $385 Minority enrollment: 55%
Advanced Technology Institute
Private for-profit
5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-1241
5.4 miles
Enrollment: 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 59% Private-state tuition: $13,250 Minority enrollment: 59%
ECPI University
Private for-profit
5555 Greenwich Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 490-9090
5.4 miles
Enrollment: 16,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 82% Private-state tuition: $16,639 Minority enrollment: 66%
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Private not-for-profit
301 Centre Pointe Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 499-7900
7.6 miles
Enrollment: 2,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Private-state tuition: $16,445 Minority enrollment: 76%
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