Centra College of Nursing

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,976

0.227% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$28,887

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.86%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83.3%

6 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

304

11.2% Full-Time

About

Centra College of Nursing is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Centra College of Nursing were Registered Nursing (103 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 158 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Centra College of Nursing. 91.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.23% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (90 degrees), 18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Centra College of Nursing is $10,976, which is $−3,524 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Centra College of Nursing is $10,976, which is $−3,524 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,887.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Centra College of Nursing received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,976

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Centra College of Nursing was $10,976. The cost of tuition at Centra College of Nursing is $−3,524 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Centra College of Nursing (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,887

2021 Value

3.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Centra College of Nursing had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,887. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Centra College of Nursing grew by 3.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Centra College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,600

Room and Board

$1,584

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Centra College of Nursing was of $12,600 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,584. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Centra College of Nursing (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Centra College of Nursing received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 96.6% with respect to 2020, when 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Centra College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.86%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Centra College of Nursing was 2.86%, which represents 4 out of the 140 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Centra College of Nursing received 6 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 45.5% annual growth. Out of those 6 applicants, 5 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.3% acceptance rate.

There were 304 students enrolled at Centra College of Nursing in 2021.

Centra College of Nursing has an overall enrollment yield of 60%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

Accepted Out of 6

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Centra College of Nursing was 83.3% (5 admissions from 6 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 81.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 45.5%, while admissions declined by −44.4%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Centra College of Nursing (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Centra College of Nursing had a total enrollment of 304 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Centra College of Nursing is 34 students and the part-time enrollment is 270. This means that 11.2% of students enrolled at Centra College of Nursing are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Centra College of Nursing, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15.1% White, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.329% Asian, and 0.329% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Centra College of Nursing in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.4%), followed by Black or African American Female (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Centra College of Nursing in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 304 students. The full-time enrollment at Centra College of Nursing is 34 and the part-time enrollment is 270. This means that 11.2% of students enrolled at Centra College of Nursing are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Centra College of Nursing (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
46 enrolled students
Black or African American
8 enrolled students
Asian
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Centra College of Nursing is 15.1% White, 2.63% Black or African American, 0.329% Asian, and 0.329% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 132 more women than men received degrees from Centra College of Nursing. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Centra College of Nursing is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Centra College of Nursing is Registered Nursing (103 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Centra College of Nursing, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (158 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing in 2021 are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at Centra College of Nursing are Health (158 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Centra College of Nursing.

Registered Nursing

Most Common (2021)

103 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Centra College of Nursing was Registered Nursing with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Centra College of Nursing according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

145

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Centra College of Nursing, which is 0.0897 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (145).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Centra College of Nursing by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Centra College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 0.112 times less than the 107 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Centra College of Nursing in Registered Nursing, which is 8.92 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2013 at Centra College of Nursing is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
90 degrees awarded
Black or African American
5 degrees awarded
Asian
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Centra College of Nursing is white (90 degrees awarded). There were 18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

39.2% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
84 degrees awarded
White Male
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Centra College of Nursing is white female (84 degrees awarded). There were 14 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (6 degrees).

Operations

Centra College of Nursing employs 24 No academic ranks. Most academics at Centra College of Nursing are Female No academic rank (23), and Male No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centra College of Nursing are: Management, with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.62M

2021 Salaries

11.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Centra College of Nursing paid a median of $2.62M in salaries, a 11.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.59M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Centra College of Nursing paid a total of $1.59M to 24 employees working as instructors, which represents 60.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

5 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Centra College of Nursing was No academic rank with 24 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Centra College of Nursing were Management with 5 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Centra College of Nursing was Female No academic rank with 23 employees, and Male No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Centra College of Nursing.