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Centura College is found in Columbia, SC. Columbia is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Centura College.
The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering.
Centura College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 387 in 2007-2008 at the school. Centura College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and atitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position.
We strive to be responsive to the need of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries and government.
We are committed to high academic standards in all of our curricular offerings.
We are dedicated to providing the services that support our students' efforts to succeed."
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Columbia
7500 Two Notch Road
Columbia, SC 29223
General Phone: (803) 754-7544
http://centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 186 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 18 | computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 16 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 220 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 387 students (249 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 87% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 27% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 65% |
| Transfer Out | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Centura College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3304301)
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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