- Centura College Virginia Beach offers degrees in business, massage therapy, computer network management and medical assistant. Our medical assistant program has specialties in management and clinical support and our business degree offers an academic specialty in management. These different concentrations give students the opportunity to specialize or work in general in their chosen field. In addition, we offer the Bachelor of Science Completion Program in Business Management or Allied Health. This option allows those who already have college credits to complete their bachelor’s degree. Our teachers and staff at Centura College Virginia Beach are knowledgeable and offer quality education, service and support. Our goal for graduates is to prepare them for an entry-level position in today’s workforce or to advance the career of graduates who already have experience in an occupation.
School Highlights
Centura College-Virginia Beach serves 164 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,887
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Virginia Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Virginia Beach
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
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
26 staff
129 staff

Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Virginia Beach has grown by 53% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Virginia Beach diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
164 students
1,608 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
23:1

# Full-Time Students
80 students
637 students

# Part-Time Students
84 students
971 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
164 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
611 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
84 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
1%
8%

% Hispanic
9%
13%

% Black
46%
21%

% White
20%
47%

% Hawaiian
10%
n/a

% Two or more races
11%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
1%
4%


Diversity Score
0.72
0.71

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6154%
0.4066%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5385%
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,887 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,887
$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-Virginia Beach cost?
Centura College-Virginia Beach's private state tuition is approximately $16,887.
What is Centura College-Virginia Beach's ranking?
Centura College-Virginia Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Virginia Beach located?
Centura College-Virginia Beach is located in the North Central neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA.
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