Centura College-Newport News

616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Centura College-Newport News serves 203 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Centura College-Newport News
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
16 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Newport News has declined by 55% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
203 students
1,380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
37:1
# Full-Time Students
179 students
585 students
# Part-Time Students
24 students
795 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
367 students
297 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
179 students
415 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
24 students
795 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
72%
22%
% White
13%
45%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,200
$27,300

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $15,887 is more than the state average of $15,536. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$15,887
$15,536
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
Centura College-Newport News's private state tuition is approximately $15,887.
What is Centura College-Newport News's ranking?
Centura College-Newport News ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Centura College-Newport News located?
Centura College-Newport News is located in the Central Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 64%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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