Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518-4833
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School Highlights
  • Centura College-Norfolk serves 226 students (63% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
  • Centura College-Norfolk is one of 4 community colleges within Norfolk City County, VA.
  • The nearest community college to Centura College-Norfolk is Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk (2.3 miles away).

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Centura College-Norfolk places 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.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty12 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment226 students1,577 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio19:136:1
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# Full-Time Students143 students717 students
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# Part-Time Students83 students860 students
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
6%
8%
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% Black
65%
22%
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% White
18%
57%
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score0.530.62
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College Completion Rate
56%
30%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,337$14,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid55%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$10,502
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 2.30 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
    Norfolk,  VA  23513
    (757)853-3508     2.30n/a
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private, for profit
    315 students | 4.90 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk,  VA  23502
    (757)499-5447     4.90315
  • Tidewater Community College
    Tidewater Community College Photo - Students study on the Quad at the TCC Portsmouth Campus
    Public
    27,646 students | 5.20 Mi121 College Place
    Norfolk,  VA  23510
    (757)822-1122     5.2027,646
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private, for profit
    717 students | 5.40 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757)490-1241     5.40717
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    12,947 students | 5.40 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757)490-9090     5.4012,947
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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • Students: 226 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 82%
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For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,550 per year for in-state students and $9,760 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. 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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