Centra College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. exceptional 100% graduation rate.
About This School
Centra College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia with approximately 219 undergraduate students enrolled. Centra College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 100%. In-state tuition is $12,983 per year. The graduation rate is 100%, and the typical graduate earns $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Worth considering if you're looking for a highly structured, career-focused health sciences program — the 100% graduation and retention rates signal a tight-knit, supportive environment where students genuinely finish what they start. At $24,868/year net price and a modest $12,000 median debt at graduation, the financial picture is reasonable, especially given median earnings of $47,200 a decade out. The 100% acceptance rate and tiny 212-student enrollment suggest this is a specialized institution with a narrow mission, so make sure the programs offered actually align with your goals before committing.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (219 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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