Catawba Valley Community College Academic Overview

Academic Overview

Catawba Valley Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Hickory, North Carolina. It is an Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.

The 2024 tuition & fees is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 4,172 students are enrolled.

The salary after graduation from Catawba Valley Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $30,700. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CVCC's tuition & fees is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for non-residents.

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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024

2024 Tuition & Fees
	North Carolina Residents	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$2,367	$7,743

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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CVCC.

The average received amount of financial aid is $6,331 and 50% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,172 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1.

Graduation Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 31 %

Graduation Rate

31%

Transfer-out Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 17 %

Transfer-out Rate

17%

Retention Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 63 %

Retention Rate

63%

Student Population for Catawba Valley Community College is 4,172

Student Population

4,172

Student to Faculty Ratio for Catawba Valley Community College is 9 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

9 to 1

The average received amount of financial aid is $6,331 at Catawba Valley Community College.

Financial Aid Amount

$6,331

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address	2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-0699
Phone	828-327-7000
WEB	www.cvcc.edu/
Admission	www.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Admissions/index.cfm
Online Application	https://www1.cfnc.org/Applications/nc_community_college/apply.html?application_id=1487
Financial Aid	www.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Financial_Aid/
Net Price Calculator	www.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Financial_Aid/NetPrice.cfm
Disability Service	www.cvcc.edu/Services/Learning_Assistance_Center/disabilities.cfm

Offered Degrees

CVCC offers 94 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.

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Offered Major Programs
Award Level	Total Number of Programs	Available Online Class
Associate's	45	2
Less Than 1 Year Certificate	32	2
1-2 Years Certificate	17	0

Special Learning Opportunities

Catawba Valley Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. It offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	✔
Teacher Certification	✗
Study Abroad	✗
Campus Housing	✗
Board/Meal Plan	✔

Veterans Benefits

Catawba Valley Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.

Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)	✗
Credit for military training	✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families	✔
Recognized student veteran organization	✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges	✔

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