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Centra College

Lynchburg, VA · City · 219 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
About

Centra College in Lynchburg, Virginia, is highly regarded for its specialized, career-focused healthcare education, most notably its acclaimed Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and radiologic technology programs. The campus culture is supportive, professional, and deeply collaborative, offering students a hands-on learning environment where they work closely with faculty and peers who share a singular dedication to the medical field. What truly sets the college apart is its direct integration with the Centra Health system, which provides students with unmatched access to premier clinical placements and a seamless, high-priority pipeline to regional healthcare employment upon graduation.

Location
Lynchburg, VA, 24501 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
RIC · Richmond
102 mi away
Cost
Tuition
$12,983
Books & supplies
$1,373/yr
Admissions
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

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Outcomes
4-yr on-time completion
92%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Median earnings (6yr)
$60,052
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,122
Median debt
$15,250
Monthly loan payment
$162
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500$20,000
Student Body
Men 9%Women 91%
3
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
47%
First-generation
56%
Median family income
$27,508
Independent students
70%
Avg age at entry
28.0
Part-time students
87%
Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Black
15%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$60,052
10 years after entry
$60,122
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
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Institutional
Endowment
$77,116
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
57%
Avg faculty salary
$7,046/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,536
Federal loan rate
69%

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