- Centura College Virginia Beach offers degrees in business, massage therapy, computer network management and medical assistant. Our medical assistant program has specialties in management and clinical support and our business degree offers an academic specialty in management. These different concentrations give students the opportunity to specialize or work in general in their chosen field. In addition, we offer the Bachelor of Science Completion Program in Business Management or Allied Health. This option allows those who already have college credits to complete their bachelor’s degree. Our teachers and staff at Centura College Virginia Beach are knowledgeable and offer quality education, service and support. Our goal for graduates is to prepare them for an entry-level position in today’s workforce or to advance the career of graduates who already have experience in an occupation.
School Highlights
Centura College-Virginia Beach serves 113 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 93%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 113 students
- Private-state tuition: $16,887
- Student:teacher ratio: 4:1
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Centura College-Virginia Beach ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Virginia Beach
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
26 staff
129 staff
Student Body
The student population of Centura College-Virginia Beach has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Centura College-Virginia Beach diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
113 students
1,544 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
599 students
# Part-Time Students
47 students
945 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
149 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
471 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
89 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
47 students
945 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
7%
% Asian
56%
19%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
7%
13%
% White
13%
7%
% Hawaiian
19%
48%
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5385%
0.3478%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $16,887 is more than the state average of $15,590. The private state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,887
$15,590
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
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-Virginia Beach cost?
Centura College-Virginia Beach's private state tuition is approximately $16,887.
What is Centura College-Virginia Beach's ranking?
Centura College-Virginia Beach ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Virginia Beach located?
Centura College-Virginia Beach is located in the North Central neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA.
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