Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
100.00%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Centra College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 100.00%. This means approximately 1,000 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 212 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
100.00%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,263 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,263 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $31,771 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,868 | State avg: $17,997. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 43.67% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 73.80% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Centra College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,263
Books and supplies
$1,628
Fees and remainder
$17,880
Sticker price
$31,771
Average net price
$24,868
Average aid coverage
22%
$6,903 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Centra College pays approximately $24,868 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Virginia average of $17,997 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Centra College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Virginia and national averages.
Centra College net price
$24,868
Virginia average
$17,997
National average
$17,506
Centra College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,263 and average net price at $24,868. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,263
Current net price
$24,868
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
100.00%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$60,122
Undergraduates
212
10-Year Median Earnings - Centra College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Centra College graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Centra College?
Undergraduates
212
Completion rate
100.00%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
43.67%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
73.80%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 43.67% of Centra College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 73.80% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Centra College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Centra College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Centra College lists Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Centra College is listed at 905 Lakeside Dr., Suite A, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Compare Schools
Compare Centra College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centra College | 100.00% | $12,263 | $24,868 | $60,122 |
| Washington and Lee University | 17.36% | $64,525 | $23,911 | $94,810 |
| Chamberlain University-Virginia | 100.00% | $20,462 | Not available | $92,405 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | 16.86% | $58,014 | $22,881 | $86,863 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 57.03% | $36,694 | $23,790 | $81,698 |
Similar Schools in Lynchburg
This local cluster focuses on nearby Lynchburg schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Lynchburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Centra College's acceptance rate?
Centra College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 100.00%.
How much is Centra College tuition?
Centra College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,263.
What is Centra College's average net price?
Centra College's average net price in the local dataset is $24,868.
What does Centra College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $20,791 for Centra College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Centra College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $60,122 for Centra College.
Is Centra College accredited?
Centra College's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
How many students attend Centra College?
The local dataset lists 212 undergraduate students at Centra College.
What percentage of Centra College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Centra College in the local dataset is 43.67%.
What is the federal loan rate at Centra College?
The federal loan rate for Centra College in the local dataset is 73.80%.
Where should I verify Centra College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Centra College or the latest official federal education data.