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Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC)
- 2550 Hwy 70 SE
- Hickory, NC 28602
- OPEID College Code: 00531800
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- General Phone: (828) 327-7000
- President: Dr. Garrett Hinshaw
- Website: www.cvcc.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,765
- College Alias: CVCC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CVCC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | - | 40% | 11% | 40% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | - | $2,359 | $1,125 | $346 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number in Repayment | 55 | 52 | 35 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $1,378 | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,500 | $7,024 | $7,024 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,050 | $1,050 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,900 | $6,900 | $4,600 |
| Other Expenses | $3,930 | $3,930 | $2,620 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,580 | $3,930 | $2,386 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,428 | $2,314 | $1,964 |
| Out of State | $8,550 | $8,074 | $7,724 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,258 | $13,144 | $9,184 |
| Out of State | $19,380 | $18,904 | $14,944 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,008 | $5,894 | $4,350 |
| Out of State | $12,130 | $11,654 | $10,110 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,765 Undergraduate: 4,765
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,791 Female: 2,974
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,791 Female: 2,974
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,619 Part-Time: 3,146
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,619 Part-Time: 3,146
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian | 13 | 0.3% |
| Black | 392 | 8% |
| Asian | 357 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 179 | 4% |
| White | 3,768 | 79% |
| Unknown | 51 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 460 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,001 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 672 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 531 | 11% |
| Ages 25-29 | 508 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 416 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 390 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 514 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 253 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 753 | 326 | 427 |
| Faculty Status | 483 | 144 | 339 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 483 | 144 | 339 |
| Primarily Instruction | 483 | 144 | 339 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 105 | 69 | 36 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 158 | 106 | 52 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 51 | 39 | 12 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,113 (144) | $43,481 (73) | $42,735 (71) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $43,113 (144) | $43,481 (73) | $42,735 (71) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 24 | 15 | 9 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 | - |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $3,792 | $3,337 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,476 | $2,182 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 34%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 22% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 20% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 23% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
