Centura College-Norfolk
Centura College-Norfolk is one of the sixteen private, for-profit 2-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in an urban area, in Norfolk.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 193 students attend the school. Every year 91% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Centura College-Norfolk's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $16,200, and fees were $137. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $16,200 and $137 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students193 |
Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelFor-profit |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
The Centura College is accredited by the Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students for a career in medicine. The practical nursing curriculum offers instruction in academic and practical nursing courses.
The program offers training in a range of courses including, physiology, anatomy, medical terminology and training in safety and infection control nursing procedures.
Theoretical instruction in the classroom will be reinforced with practical clinical components offering opportunities for direct patient care.
The faculty at Centura is qualified to provide students with the necessary tools to succeed in the nursing profession. The instructors are committed to providing a conducive environment with personal, hands on, friendly and informative programs. The program offers a high standard of education to train students that are equipped to function within the healthcare setting.
Admission Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
2. Official transcripts for all applicable coursework
3. Physical Examinations (including all laboratory tests and immunization series)
4. Completion of all pre-requisite courses with satisfactory grades
5. Satisfactory grade point average for all relevant courses
6. College placement examinations or equivalents
7. Drug screening
8. Criminal background check (which is required by healthcare facilities and the licensing body)
The nursing program is tailored to fit in the requirements of working adults who require a flexible schedule.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 7 |
Certificate | 0 | 3 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 138 miles radius of Centura College-Norfolk
Fortis College-Norfolk
5 miles away |
Tidewater Community College - Portsmouth Campus
11 miles away |
Southside Regional Medical Center Professional Schools
69 miles away |
Chester Career College
70 miles away |
Centura College-Richmond Main
83 miles away |
Fortis College-Richmond
83 miles away |
Edgecombe Community College - Rocky Mount Campus
109 miles away |
Eastern Virginia Career College
115 miles away |
Delaware Technical Community College - Owens
131 miles away |
Northern Virginia Community College - Medical Education Campus
138 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 04/26/1987 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $675/credit | |
In State Students | $675/credit | |
Out of State Students | $675/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $30,375 | $30,375 | $30,375 |
ADN | 70 | $47,250 | $47,250 | $47,250 |
BSN | 125 | $84,375 | $84,375 | $84,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Centura College-Norfolk's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 86% | $5,145 |
Other Federal Grant | 39% | $480 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $225 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 2% | $1,514 |
Federal Student Loans | 92% | $11,980 |
Private Loans | 14% | $4,140 |
$24,368
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$24,347 |
$30,001 to $48,000$25,123 |
$48,001 to $75,000$28,033 |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000$29,882 |
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Student Population
193
Undergrads
0
Graduates
186
Women
7
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
69% |
White |
17% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.