- 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 served 296 students (67% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 53%.
Top Rankings
Centura College-Richmond Main ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
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
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
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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