Catawba Valley Community College

Catawba Valley Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Hickory, NC. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium by Carnegie Classification
The CVCC's 2024 tuition & fees is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 50% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,331.
For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,172 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Catawba Valley Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Catawba Valley Community College is $2,367 for in-state students and $7,743 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,367$7,743
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,367$7,743
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 31%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,172 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 CVCC Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »31%
Transfer-out Rate17%
Retention Rate63%(full-time), 49% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio11.11% (9 to 1)
Student Population »4,172 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,331

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.
CVCC Offered Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Catawba Valley Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at CVCC
Learning Opportunities
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadNo
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Catawba Valley Community College Directory Information

Address2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-0699
Phone828-327-7000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
Net Price CalculatorNet Price Calculator
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Type2-4 years, public
Carnegie CategoryAssociate's - Public Rural-serving Medium
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree
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