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FINANCIAL AID RATE

80%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

11:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$2,989

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Centra College of Nursing (Lynchburg)

1501 Lakeside Dr, Lynchburg, VA

Centra College of Nursing is one of three schools housed at Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia. Committed to providing excellent care to everyone—individuals, families, and patients, Centra College of Nursing states that graduates will learn the best practices, using critical thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Centra College of Nursing offers two degree programs:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing Program (ADN)
  • Practical Nurse Program

The Associate Degree in Nursing program is a 5-semester educational program, and students are only admitted twice a year—in August and January. Clinical experiences are provided at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital, with a host of other agencies used as clinical sites. Application deadlines are May 1st for August classes and September 1st for January classes.

The Practical Nurse Program is a 12-month program accepting students once a year—in January. Their clinicals are also performed at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital and Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital. Application deadlines are July 1st for January classes.

The Associate Degree in Nursing Program is $19,870 if completing the program within the normal amount of time. The Practical Nurse Program runs $8,827. Typical costs for books and supplies, as well as room and board are $2850 for Associate Degree in Nursing and $1962 for Practical Nurse.

Financial Aid information is available upon request by contacting the Coordinator on Financial Aid/Enrollment at (434) 200-7033.  Request a Centra College of Nursing Application Packet today via their website or this degree portal.

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Lynchburg accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Centra College of Nursing is around 370 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 3% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are between $11,000-$13,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
  • For part-time students, charges are between $500-$590 per unit
  • May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid80%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships60%$4,673
Receiving Student Loans80%$5,103
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Centra College of Nursing may offer student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Counseling assistance

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1995)
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get More Information

Get more information about the programs offered by Centra College of Nursing by clicking the request information to the right.

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Other Healthcare or Nursing Schools

The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Centra College of Nursing.

Contact Information

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