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The Virginia Beach campus of Centura College was formerly known as Tidewater Tech. Centura College has eight other campuses across Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. The college offers a variety of degree programs in medical assistance, business, and law. The programs offered at Centura College Virginia Beach provide specialized education in these fields.
Students requiring financial assistance have many options to choose from at Centura College Virginia Beach. Flexible tuition fee payment plans, private loans, non-federal loans, veteran benefit programs, and scholarships are some of the means of financial aid that can be availed. Students are also provided with academic advice and support at Centura College Virginia Beach.
Students attend Centura College in Virginia Beach, VA, a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Centura College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Centura College is known for its programs in law, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 1,423 students at Centura College (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Centura College Virginia Beach
2697 Dean Drive, Ste 100
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7431
General Phone: (757) 340-2121
http://centuracollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 84 | medical assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | criminal justice and safety |
| Business and Management | 51 | business management |
| Law | 30 | legal assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 22 | massage therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer networking, computer services management |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | computer hardware tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Centura College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 234 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 22 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Centura College had a total enrollment of 1,423 students (1,669 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 59% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 2% |
| 20-21 | 5% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Virginia Beach, 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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
Centura College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2334400)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Hardware Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Centura College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students On-campus library
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