Centra College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Centra College?

For 2024-25, Centra College reported full-time undergraduate tuition of $8,640 and required fees of $1,809 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those charges equal $10,449 for the reported academic year; they are not a complete cost-of-attendance estimate.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $8,640.
• Required undergraduate fees, 2024-25: $1,809.
• Reported part-time undergraduate tuition, 2024-25: $360 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students.

Other published tuition figures for Centra College use different reporting periods or definitions and should not be added to these charges. A student's full budget may also include books, supplies, transportation, living expenses and program-specific clinical costs. Because the college does not offer college-operated undergraduate housing, students should budget for their own housing arrangements rather than assume a campus room-and-board package.

Financial aid changes what an individual pays, but grants and loans have different effects: grants generally reduce the amount owed, while loans must ordinarily be repaid. In the 2024-25 aid reporting, 69% of students received student loans, and the reported average grant award to undergraduate recipients was $3,148. Neither figure predicts an individual aid offer. Students comparing costs should request the current program budget and review their own aid notice rather than subtract an average award from tuition.

What are the work-study opportunities at Centra College?

Students considering work while enrolled should distinguish a regular part-time job from Federal Work-Study, which is a need-based financial aid program with its own eligibility and job-availability rules. Neither should be assumed to cover a particular share of Centra College's tuition.

A prospective student can ask the financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is offered for their program, how eligibility is determined and where approved positions are posted. Separately, the program office can explain the expected class and clinical schedule. Clinical placements are educational requirements; they should not be treated as paid employment unless the specific arrangement says otherwise. Students seeking career support should ask what help is available with résumés, interviews, employer contacts and the transition from training to licensure.