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Catawba Valley Community College

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Tuition & Fees $7,743
($2,367)
Student Population 4,610
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,145
Graduation Rate 37 %
Students:Faculty 13

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 2021 tuition & fees are $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 4,610 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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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Catawba Valley Community College are $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for non-residents.
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Catawba Valley Community College 2021 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,367$7,743
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at CVCC. The average received amount of financial aid is $7,145 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,610 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
[Chart] Academic Statistics
Graduation Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 37 %
Transfer-out Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 37 %
Retention Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 63 %
Student Population for Catawba Valley Community College is 4,610
Student to Faculty Rate for Catawba Valley Community College is 13 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,145 at Catawba Valley Community College.

Offered Degrees

CVCC offers 81 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 LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Less than one year certificate302
One but less than two years certificate130
Associate's Degree382

Special Learning Opportunities

Catawba Valley Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The school provides programs to its students. It also 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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