Centra College

Centra College is a small private non-profit specialized institution located in Lynchburg, Virginia, with an undergraduate enrollment of 219. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Virginia postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $91,634. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $60,122. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.