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Students attend Centura College in Richmond, VA, a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Centura College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.
Applicants to Centura College appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 186 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). Centura College has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"*We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry-level career position
*We strive to be responsive to the needs of not only our students, but also area businesses, industries and governments
*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 Richmond
7914 Midlothian Tpk
Richmond, VA 23235-5250
General Phone: (804) 330-0111
http://WWW.centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 24 | medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 19 | computer services management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | various nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | massage therapy |
| Law | 11 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 54 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 11 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 186 students (279 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 77% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, 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 3126400)
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 | 1 | * | 9 | $35,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 9 | $35,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(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 11% |  |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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