Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
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School Highlights

Centura College-Norfolk serves 166 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

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Centura College-Norfolk ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationSpecial Focus Two-Year: Health ProfessionsAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty12 staff69 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has declined by 26% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment166 students2,366 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio14:131:1
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# Full-Time Students131 students861 students
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# Part-Time Students35 students1,505 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan		-
1%
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
6%
10%
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% Black
64%
22%
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% White
14%
50%
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score0.560.68
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College Completion Rate
91%
34%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,399. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,337$15,399
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid100%80%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,496$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Centura College-Norfolk is Fortis College-Norfolk (4.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private for-profit
    293 students | 4.80 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk, VA 23502
    (757) 499-5447     4.80293
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    20,941 students | 5.20 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk, VA 23510
    (757) 822-1122     5.2020,941
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private for-profit
    609 students | 5.40 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-1241     5.40609
  • ECPI University
    Private for-profit
    12,947 students | 5.40 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 490-9090     5.4012,947
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private for-profit
    529 students | 7.60 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach, VA 23462
    (757) 499-7900     7.60529
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 166 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,399 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. 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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