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 Stats (2025)
- 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)
0.65%
0.4066%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
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.
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