Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

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
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--Private For-profit
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
46 staff
129 staff
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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
1,350 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
274 students
637 students
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# Part-Time Students
276 students
971 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
550 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
274 students
611 students
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# 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
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% Asian
n/a
8%
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% Hispanic
9%
13%
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% Black
66%
21%
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% White
15%
47%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
7%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.65%
0.4094%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $16,337 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,337
$15,590
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
78%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Centura College-Norfolk and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Norfolk and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Centura College-Norfolk and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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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)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,590 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 63%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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