by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Centra College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Centra College amounted to $12,983 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees totaled $3,743; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,240 |
| Fees | $3,743 |
| Total | $12,983 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Centra College cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Centra College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In VA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Centra College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Centra College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Centra College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,075 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,240 |
| One Year Ago | $9,240 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,240 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Centra College of Nursing has shifted across recent years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.90%, so cost a year out lands around $13,100.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $13,100 |
| In 2 Years | $13,218 |
| In 3 Years | $13,337 |
| In 4 Years | $13,457 |
| In 5 Years | $13,578 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $53,112.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Centra College, see the Centra College Financial Aid page.
