- Centura College Richmond campus offers degrees and diplomas in massage therapy, network management, practical nurse, medical billing & coding and medical assisting. We are an accredited career school licensed to operate in the State of Virginia. Our college has been in operation since 1992 offering quality education for career minded adults who wish to get a degree or diploma, expand their knowledge or change occupations. Our staff and educators at our Richmond college strive to offer quality education and services that will prepare the student for an entry-level position in their chosen field. We seek out industry leaders in the local community to ensure the hands on training students gain are as realistic to the business setting they will encounter in the future.
School Highlights
Centura College-Richmond Main serves 296 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,337
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Richmond Main ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Richmond Main
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's--Private For-profit
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
31 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Richmond Main has grown by 164% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 5:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Richmond Main diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
296 students
1,350 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
197 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
99 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
296 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
197 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
99 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
11%
13%
% Black
59%
21%
% White
21%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.625%
0.4094%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.264%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,900
$29,600
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
78%
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-Richmond Main cost?
Centura College-Richmond Main's private state tuition is approximately $16,337.
What is Centura College-Richmond Main's ranking?
Centura College-Richmond Main ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Highest completion rates.
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