Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school44%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Centra College
Lynchburg, VA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,263
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,263
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,822
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,252
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,085
Net price (after aid)$24,868
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$20,791
$30k – $48k$22,291
$75k – $110k$31,521
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,122
Median debt at graduation$15,250
Est. monthly loan payment$162
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.9×Graduates earn about 3.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants44%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans74%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
100%
Freshman Retention
100%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.1k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$15.3k below avg
Strong completion rate
100% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$12.3k
Net price
$24.9k
Pell
44%
above avg
Median debt
$15.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$60.1k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
BusinessAgricultureComputer ScienceEngineeringCommunicationsLaw & Criminal Justice
Programs (8)
Business
Accounting
Computer Science
Web Development
Engineering
Civil EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
802 - 1028
ACT range
15 - 21
Campus & Student Life
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About Centra College
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- Where is Centra College located?
- Centra College is located in Lynchburg, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Centra College?
- Centra College is a private university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Centra College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Centra College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Centra College?
- Centra College's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,263 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Centra College?
- Centra College reports total enrollment of approximately 212 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Centra College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Centra College.
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