Centura College-Newport News

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

School Highlights

Centura College-Newport News serves 462 students (65% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • 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 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Centura College-Newport News
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
30 staff
129 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Centura College-Newport News has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Centura College-Newport News diversity score of 0.44 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
462 students
1,608 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
301 students
637 students
# Part-Time Students
161 students
971 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
462 students
314 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
301 students
611 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
158 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
161 students
971 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
13%
% Black
73%
21%
% White
13%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7241%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
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
97%
77%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,581
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
59%
Source: 2024 (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: 462 students
  • Private-state tuition: $15,887
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 87%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,748 per year for in-state students and $8,977 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 60%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Columbia College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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