Centura College-Virginia Beach

2697 Dean Dr Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (757) 340-2121
SAVE SCHOOL
  • 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 181 students (57% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Centura College-Virginia Beach is one of 4 community colleges within Virginia Beach City County, VA.
The nearest community college to Centura College-Virginia Beach is Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (4.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Centura College-Virginia Beach places among the top 20% of community colleges in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Virginia Beach(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty20 staff45 staff
This chart display total faculty of Centura College-Virginia Beach and community college average number of faculty in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Virginia Beach has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 273:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Virginia Beach diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment181 students1,577 students
This chart display the total enrollment of Centura College-Virginia Beach and community college average number of enrollment of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio9:136:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Centura College-Virginia Beach and community college average student staff ratio of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students104 students717 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Centura College-Virginia Beach and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Part-Time Students77 students860 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Centura College-Virginia Beach and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Centura College-Virginia Beach. This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of VA.
% American Indian/Alaskan		--
This chart display the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
% Asian
2%
6%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of Asian community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Hispanic
2%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Black
53%
22%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of Black community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% White
34%
57%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of White community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Two or more races
8%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centura College-Virginia Beach. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in VA.
Diversity Score
0.600.62
This chart display the diversity score of Centura College-Virginia Beach and the community college average diversity score of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
28%
23%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Centura College-Virginia Beach and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of VA by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$26,200$29,400
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Centura College-Virginia Beach and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of VA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $16,887 is more than the state average of $14,297. The private state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$16,887$14,297
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Centura College-Virginia Beach and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid58%78%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Centura College-Virginia Beach and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in VA by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$20,000$10,502
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Virginia Beach and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in VA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Virginia Beach and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in VA by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Centura College-Virginia Beach is Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach (4.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
    Private, for profit
    586 students | 4.10 Mi301 Centre Pointe Dr
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 499-7900     4.10586
  • ECPI University
    Private, for profit
    12,947 students | 6.30 Mi5555 Greenwich Rd Ste 300
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 490-9090     6.3012,947
  • Advanced Technology Institute
    Private, for profit
    717 students | 6.50 Mi5700 Southern Blvd Ste 100
    Virginia Beach,  VA  23462
    (757) 490-1241     6.50717
  • Fortis College-Norfolk
    Private, for profit
    315 students | 7.00 Mi6300 Center Dr Bldg 22
    Norfolk,  VA  23502
    (757) 499-5447     7.00315
  • Johnson & Wales University-Norfolk
    Private, non-profit
    n/a students | 8.80 Mi2428 Almeda Ave Ste 316
    Norfolk,  VA  23513
    (757) 853-3508     8.80n/a
Recent Articles
Transferring from Community College to a 4-year Institution
Transferring from Community College to a 4-year Institution
Learn about the steps you need to take to successfully transfer from a community college to a 4-year institution.
Online Community College? What Are the Pros and Cons?
Online Community College? What Are the Pros and Cons?
Online courses are an affordable and convenient alternative to attending a traditional university. With the advent of the first all-online community college in California, the world of community college is changing and changing quickly. Keep reading to learn more.
Should Students be Banned from Preaching on Campus?
Should Students be Banned from Preaching on Campus?
Many people view college campuses as bastions of free speech, but recent actions taken by some institutions of higher learning indicate that this may not always be the case.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Top Ranked VA Community College: View Top Placements
  • Students: 181 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,887
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
Did You Know?
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.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links