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Centura College is in a medium-sized city, in Newport News, VA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Centura College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management and computer science and engineering.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Centura College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 224 students (420 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Centura College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Newport News
616 Denbigh Blvd
Newport News, VA 23608
General Phone: (757) 874-2121
http://centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 49 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 37 | computer networking |
| Business and Management | 33 | business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 119 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 224 students (420 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 81% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Newport News, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia 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 2334402)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $27,384 | 4 | $27,446 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $27,384 | 4 | $27,446 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
(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 5% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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