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Catawba Valley Community College

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Tuition & Fees $7,803
($2,427)
Student Population 4,904
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $5,551
Graduation Rate 35 %
Students:Faculty 10 : 1

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 2025 tuition & fees is $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 4,904 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CVCC's tuition & fees is $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
North Carolina ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,427$7,803
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CVCC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,551 and 68% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,904 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 35 %
Graduation Rate
35%
Transfer-out Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 33 %
Transfer-out Rate
33%
Retention Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 65 %
Retention Rate
65%
Student Population for Catawba Valley Community College is 4,904
Student Population
4,904
Student to Faculty Ratio for Catawba Valley Community College is 10 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
10 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $5,551 at Catawba Valley Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$5,551

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-0699
Phone828-327-7000
WEBwww.cvcc.edu/
Admissionwww.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Admissions/index.cfm
Online Applicationhttps://www1.cfnc.org/Applications/nc_community_college/apply.html?application_id=1487
Financial Aidwww.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Financial_Aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.cvcc.edu/Student_Services/Financial_Aid/NetPrice.cfm
Disability Servicewww.cvcc.edu/Services/Learning_Assistance_Center/disabilities.cfm

Offered Degrees

CVCC offers 92 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's452
Less Than 1 Year Certificate311
1-2 Years Certificate160

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 ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
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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