Centra College nursing

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private nonprofit. LPN/LVN, Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 89.33% / 100% · CNEA accredited.

LPN/LVNAssociate'sBachelor'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 89.33%Practical nursing NCLEX 100%
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State board approval and NCLEX

ProgramCampusApprovalFirst-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degreeLynchburgCurrent Active89.33% (2025, 75 first-time takers)
Board source
Practical nursingLynchburgCurrent Active100% (2025, 19 first-time takers)
Board source

Nursing awards

2014: 702015: 672016: 802017: 492018: 1172019: 1502020: 1502021: 1582022: 1392023: 1152024: 95702014952024
Nursing completions at Centra College by year, IPEDS. Up 36% from 2014 to 2024.
YearCompletions
201470
201567
201680
201749
2018117
2019150
2020150
2021158
2022139
2023115
202495
Program (CIP)Award levelCompletions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Associate's degree68
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 51.3901Certificate of 1 to 2 years19
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801Bachelor's degree8

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditation

AccreditorProgramNext review
CNEAPractical/Vocational Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034		Spring 2034
CNEAAssociate Degree in Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034		Spring 2034
CNEABachelor's Degree in Nursing
Continuing Accreditation Granted: From October 31, 2024 to October 31, 2034		Spring 2034

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