Centura College-Norfolk

7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Centura College-Norfolk serves 222 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 93%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • 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 Overview

The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Norfolk
(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
46 staff
129 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Norfolk has grown by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has increased from 4:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Norfolk diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
222 students
1,544 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
166 students
599 students
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# Part-Time Students
56 students
945 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Centura College-Norfolk.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
166 students
471 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
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% Asian
63%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Centura College-Norfolk and the percentage of Asian community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Centura College-Norfolk and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
6%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Centura College-Norfolk and the percentage of Black community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Centura College-Norfolk and the percentage of White community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
15%
48%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Centura College-Norfolk and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
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% Unknown races
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Centura College-Norfolk.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
Diversity Score
0.57
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.44%
0.4069%
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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
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Centura College-Norfolk and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Virginia by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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: 2023 (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.
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 (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,337
  • Student:teacher ratio: 5:1
  • Minority enrollment: 91%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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