Centura College-Newport News Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit trade school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling about 203 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $24,842 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $16,637. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,930 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $16,637
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,842 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 203 88.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 467
- Room & Board: $11,581 annual estimate
Centura College-Newport News: what the data shows
Common questions about Centura College-Newport News, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Centura College-Newport News?
Centura College-Newport News is located in Newport News, VA (ZIP 23608).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Centura College-Newport News public or private?
Centura College-Newport News is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
Published tuition: $16,637.
Average net price after aid: $24,842.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $24,276 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,672 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $66,548.
How big is Centura College-Newport News?
Total enrollment: 203 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 467 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Newport News?
150%-time completion rate: 75.00%.
First-year retention: 72.0%.
What do graduates of Centura College-Newport News earn?
Median earnings: $26,077 six years after entry; $25,930 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,750.
60.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Centura College-Newport News known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 05.1071 (101 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (77 completions)
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Centura College-Newport News a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.00%; median earnings $25,930 at 10 years; net price $24,842. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$16,637
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Centura College-Newport News was $16,637.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,842
2024 Value
In 2024 Centura College-Newport News had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,842.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$99,368 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,842 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$66,548 4-Year Tuition
$11,581 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$3,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,418 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Centura College-Newport News.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Centura College-Newport News was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Centura College-Newport News in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $14,847 | $14,847 | $24,226 |
| 2014 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $23,003 |
| 2015 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $24,564 |
| 2016 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $24,729 |
| 2017 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $24,630 |
| 2018 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $24,726 |
| 2019 | $15,887 | $15,887 | $24,889 |
| 2020 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $27,287 |
| 2021 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $26,498 |
| 2022 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $28,580 |
| 2023 | $16,637 | $16,637 | $25,752 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Centura College-Newport News reported total enrollment of about 203 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (67.0%), White (12.3%), and Two or More Races (11.3%). About 60.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
88.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Centura College-Newport News in 2024 is 203 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 467 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 67.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
75.00% 100% Completion Time
75.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 75.00% of students graduating from Centura College-Newport News completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 05.1071: 12% male / 88% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% female
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 18% male / 82% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Centura College-Newport News.
Return on Investment
$14,750 Median Student Debt
$25,930 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
56.88% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
160.95% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Centura College-Newport News.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 05.1071: 101 completions
2. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 77 completions
3. Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Centura College-Newport News.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Centura College-Newport News graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Centura College-Newport News from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,029
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit institution located in Newport News, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.1071, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Enrollment is approximately 203 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (67.0%), White (12.3%), Two or More Races (11.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 75.00%. Approximately 60.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Newport News, VA 23608
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Centura College-Newport News provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Centura College-Newport News located?
Centura College-Newport News is located in Newport News, VA.
How much does Centura College-Newport News cost?
Reported tuition is $16,637 and average net price is $24,842 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,581 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Centura College-Newport News?
Centura College-Newport News reports undergraduate enrollment of about 467 students, Black or African American (67.0%), White (12.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Centura College-Newport News?
About 52.1% of students at Centura College-Newport News are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Centura College-Newport News earn?
Median earnings are $26,077 six years after entry and $25,930 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Centura College-Newport News?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Centura College-Newport News students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,750.
Is Centura College-Newport News public or private?
Centura College-Newport News is a private for-profit institution located in Newport News, VA.
Is Centura College-Newport News an HBCU?
No. Centura College-Newport News is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Centura College-Newport News a tribal college?
No. Centura College-Newport News is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Centura College-Newport News a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Centura College-Newport News does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.4%).
Is Centura College-Newport News religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Centura College-Newport News in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Newport News, Virginia city profile
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.