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Centra College Nursing Programs

Centra College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lynchburg, VA. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Centra College?

Contact details for Centra College can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	905 Lakeside Dr., Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Phone:	4342003070
Website:	www.centrahealth.com/college
Admissions:	www.centrahealth.com/college/programs-admissions
Financial Aid:	www.centrahealth.com/college/student-resources/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Centra College?

You can apply to Centra College online at: https://www.centrahealth.com/college/programs-admissions

Centra College is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Centra College

This is what Centra College requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Centra College?

Centra College has an acceptance rate of 100%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Centra College vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Women	2	2	100%

Can I Afford Centra College?

The average net price after aid at Centra College is $24,868. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,640
In-State Fees	$1,809
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,640
Out-of-State Fees	$1,809
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,449
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,449

Financial Aid

Approximately 73% of students at Centra College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,148 per student.

47% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,243.

Student Loan Debt

69% of Centra College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,637 per year.

Centra College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.

Gender Diversity

Of the 212 undergraduate students at Centra College, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Centra College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	30
Hispanic	1
White	155
Two or More Races	18

Geographic Diversity

Of the 212 undergraduate students at Centra College, approximately 0.0% are non-resident students from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Centra College

Centra College provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Centra College

Centra College offers 2 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Bachelor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Centra College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Implied no
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.