Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College is a public community college located in Lynchburg, VA. It offers 57 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,157 for Virginia residents and $11,595 for out-of-state students at Central Virginia Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($11,758) of public community colleges in Virginia.

It has 3,481 students that are lower than the average population (3,603 students) of community colleges in Virginia. In addition, 1,127 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Virginia community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,300.

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Academic Overview

Central Virginia Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Lynchburg, Virginia.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,157 for Virginia residents and $11,595 for other students on average. It offers 57 degree programs through 39 Certificate, 18 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 1 programs (1 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA
Phone	434-832-7600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,157 Out-of-State$11,595
Student Population »	3,481 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	64% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,296
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,157 for Virginia residents and $11,595 for out-of-state students at Central Virginia Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($11,758) over public community colleges in Virginia.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Virginia Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,157	$11,595
Books & Supplies	$1,789
Off-Campus Living Costs	$14,685
Average Financial Aid	$4,296
Cost of Attendance	$21,631	$28,069
After Financial Aid	$17,335	$23,773
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$30,300

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Virginia Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Virginia Community College	$5,157	$11,595
Public Community Colleges in Virginia	$5,342	$11,758
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Virginia Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 1 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	1	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	39	18	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering

what is Engineering program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Engineering	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	281 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)	271 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)	23 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)	NOT OFFERED	20 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,481 students at Central Virginia Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,445 male students and 2,019 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,464	1,061	2,403
Male Students	1,445	443	1,002
Female Students	2,019	618	1,401

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Virginia Community College, there are 3,388 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,917 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,002 students are enrolled exclusively and 915 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,388
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,002
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	915
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,471

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