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Centra College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 83%

Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, Centra College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Centra College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Centra College is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Centra College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,664

Cost of attendance at Centra College in 2022 for students from Virginia.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $14,223
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,664

Cost of attendance at Centra College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Virginia's average $33,092
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Centra College received on average $6,022 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,022
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 83% $6,022 $30,112
Other Federal Grant 5 83% $6,022 $30,112
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 5 83% $6,022 $30,112

Service Offerings

Centra College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Centra College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training

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