Centura College - Virginia Beach
Location and Contact Information
2697 Dean Dr Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7431
USA
Main Tel: 7570000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Centura College in Virginia Beach is a co-education institution that offers certificates, diplomas and degrees in diverse areas of study. It offers a curriculum designed to grant students with a solid foundation by combining general education courses with industry-specific classes. The student body at Centura Virginia Beach is diverse. It includes an impressive number of international students as well.
Centura Virginia Beach has an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. The institute provides its students with a competitive edge in the job market of today.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, security and law enforcement, and law.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Centura College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 93% | $1,795 |
| Institutional Grant | 12% | $1,016 |
| Federal Grant | 69% | $1,772 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $3,300 |
| Other Federal Grant | 34% | $245 |
| State or Local Grant | 13% | $2,633 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 100% | $5,700 |
| Federal Loan | 60% | $7,500 |
| Other Loan | 40% | $3,000 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Centura College - Virginia Beach:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe College-New Rochelle | New Rochelle, NY | 2,164 |
| 2 | ASA Institute of Business and Computer Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 3,597 |
| 3 | East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program | West Covina, CA | 670 |
| 4 | Camelot College | Baton Rouge, LA | 314 |
| 5 | The College of Office Technology | Chicago, IL | 365 |
| 6 | Monroe College-Main Campus | Bronx, NY | 4,736 |
| 7 | Stevenson University | Stevenson, MD | 3,409 |
| 8 | Macon State College | Macon, GA | 6,431 |
| 9 | Harris-Stowe State University | Saint Louis, MO | 1,854 |
| 10 | Centura College - Columbia | Columbia, SC | 157 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 324 | 6 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,277 in 2009-2010 (1,350 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 28% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage