School Highlights
Centura College-Newport News serves 174 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Private-state tuition: $15,887
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Newport News
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
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
30 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Newport News has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 24% over five years.
Total Enrollment
174 students
1,544 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
130 students
599 students
# Part-Time Students
44 students
945 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
471 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
% Asian
66%
19%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
6%
13%
% White
10%
7%
% Hawaiian
10%
48%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2857%
0.4069%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
78%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
Centura College-Newport News's private state tuition is approximately $15,887.
What is Centura College-Newport News's ranking?
Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Newport News located?
Centura College-Newport News is located in the Central Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA.
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The nearest community college to Centura College-Newport News is Virginia Peninsula Community College (7.5 miles away)
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