Centura College-Norfolk

www.centuracollege.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,500

2021 Average Net Price

$26,883

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

222

74.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

44%

11 Graduates

About

Centura College-Norfolk is a higher education institution located in Norfolk city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Centura College-Norfolk were Medical Office Assistant (32 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (29 degrees), and Electrician (24 degrees).

In 2021, 144 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centura College-Norfolk. 72.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (77 degrees), 3.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $16,500, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $16,500, which is $2,000 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,883.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending Centura College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Norfolk was $16,500. The cost of tuition at Centura College-Norfolk is $2,000 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Centura College-Norfolk (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$26,883

2021 Value

18.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Centura College-Norfolk had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,883. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Centura College-Norfolk grew by 18.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Centura College-Norfolk (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,253

Room and Board

$3,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Centura College-Norfolk was of $8,253 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.88% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 19.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Centura College-Norfolk (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Centura College-Norfolk received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 90% with respect to 2020, when 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Centura College-Norfolk (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Centura College-Norfolk was 4.95%, which represents 34 out of the 687 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Centura College-Norfolk had a total enrollment of 222 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk is 166 students and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Centura College-Norfolk, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.2% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 9.91% Two or More Races, and 5.86% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (41.6%), followed by Black or African American Male (20.5%) and White Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 222 students. The full-time enrollment at Centura College-Norfolk is 166 and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Centura College-Norfolk are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Centura College-Norfolk (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Centura College-Norfolk was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Centura College-Norfolk had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Centura College-Norfolk (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
138 enrolled students
White
43 enrolled students
Two or More Races
22 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Centura College-Norfolk is 62.2% Black or African American, 19.4% White, 9.91% Two or More Races, and 5.86% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 66 more women than men received degrees from Centura College-Norfolk. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Centura College-Norfolk is Medical Office Assistant (32 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (29 degrees) and Electrician (24 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centura College-Norfolk, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Health (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Registered nurses (1,333,697 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk in 2021 are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Health (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Health (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,449,065 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,450 people), Outpatient care centers (216,536 people), Offices of physicians (193,226 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,289 people).

The most specialized majors at Centura College-Norfolk are Construction (40 degrees awarded), Health (104 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centura College-Norfolk.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Office Assistant
32 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
29 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
24 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Centura College-Norfolk was Medical Office Assistant with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Centura College-Norfolk according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

105

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk, which is 0.371 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Centura College-Norfolk by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk in Electrician, which is 23 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 52 degrees were awarded to men at Centura College-Norfolk in Medical Office Assistant, which is 26 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

82%

100% Completion Time

82%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 82% of students graduating from Centura College-Norfolk completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 82% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 82% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Centura College-Norfolk is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
77 degrees awarded
White
22 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american (77 degrees awarded). There were 3.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (22 degrees).

6.94% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
White Female
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centura College-Norfolk is black or african american female (61 degrees awarded). There were 3.59 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (17 degrees).

Operations

Centura College-Norfolk employs 18 No academic ranks. Most academics at Centura College-Norfolk are Female No academic rank (13), and Male No academic rank (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk are: Management, with 10 employees, and Office and Administrative Support, with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.08M

2021 Salaries

9.37%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Centura College-Norfolk paid a median of $2.08M in salaries, a 9.37% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$739k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Centura College-Norfolk paid a total of $739k to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk was No academic rank with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk were Management with 10 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Centura College-Norfolk was Female No academic rank with 13 employees, and Male No academic rank with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Centura College-Norfolk.