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Norfolk, VA is home to Centura College. Norfolk is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Centura College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in nursing and emergency medicine and medical administration.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 283 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). Centura College has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Norfolk
7020 North Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23518-4833
General Phone: (757) 853-2121
http://centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 79 | licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Administration | 44 | clinical assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | dental assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 44 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 283 students (471 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 74% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 25% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norfolk, 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 2334401)
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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