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Centra College

Lynchburg, VAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 100% Acceptance
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100%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
N/A
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
219
Students
Small campus body
$60,052
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Centra College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Lynchburg, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 219 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 100%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
219 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
100% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
100%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences100% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,634
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $15,185
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,213
Earnings 5yr: $65,221
Debt: $20,010
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $52,941
Earnings 5yr: $44,606
Debt: $13,084

Tuition & Cost Portrait

In-State Tuition$12,983
Out-of-State Tuition$12,983
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

47%
Pell Grants
69%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$60,052
+0% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,122

Completion Signals

100%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
N/A
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

9%
Men
91%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 9% men and 91% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
56%
Part-Time Share
87%
Avg Family Income
$43,906
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