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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 nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to Centura College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
There are 80 students at Centura College (as of 2007-2008). The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Centura College are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We help adult students gain the skills and attitudes necessary for a meaningful entry level career position."
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Richmond
7001 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23294
http://www.centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 58 | medical assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 17 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | corrections and criminal justice |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 84 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 19 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 80 students (117 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 76% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 37 % |
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 3126401)
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 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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