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
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 5,528
  • College Alias: CVCC
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Catawba Valley Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
Catawba Valley Community College Campus Map
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
  • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving8%48%33%8%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,328$2,859$3,093$357
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.8%0.9%-
Number in Default51-
Number in Repayment8510255
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$1,730$1,378$1,378
In-State Tuition and Fees$1,730$1,378$1,378
Out of State Tuition and Fees$7,851$7,500$7,500
Books and Supplies$1,150$1,150$1,050
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$8,444$8,324$6,900
Other Expenses$5,514$4,896$3,930
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,694$4,896$3,580
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$2,880$2,528$2,428
In-State$2,880$2,528$2,428
Out of State$9,001$8,650$8,550
Off Campus
In-District$16,838$15,748$13,258
In-State$16,838$15,748$13,258
Out of State$22,959$21,870$19,380
Off Campus with Family
In-District$6,574$5,808$6,008
In-State$6,574$5,808$6,008
Out of State$12,695$11,930$12,130
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociate
Agriculture Operations
Turf and Turfgrass Management-6
Horticulture17
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Banking and Financial Support-1
Bookkeeping214
Business Administration431
Customer Service Support--
E-Commerce53
Office Management110
 
Communication Technology
Photographic and Film Technology-7
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Programming-3
Computer Systems Networking32
Information Science Studies--
Information Technology-7
System, Networking, and Lan or Wan Management-1
 
Construction Trades
Electrician13-
 
Education
Early Childhood Education1724
 
Engineering
Industrial Engineering-3
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Engineering Technology-12
Computer Engineering Technology-12
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-10
Electromechanical Instrumentation, Other-10
Mechanical Technology Technician-6
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other-4
Dental Hygiene-17
Emergency Medical Technology-6
Health Services-12
Medical Office Administration1420
Medical Radiologic Technology-9
Medical Transcription9-
Nursing-61
Respiratory Care Therapy-9
Surgical Technology15-
Medical Records Technology511
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-42
Liberal Arts-116
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology49
Heating and Air Conditioning12-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology10-
 
Precision Production
Furniture Design and Manufacturing45-
Machine Shop Technology1-
Upholstery51-
Welding Technology3-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections, Other22
Criminal Justice2614
Fire Protection and Safety Technology-2
Forensic Science53
Police Science33-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver24-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art-8
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,528
  • Undergraduate: 5,528
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 2,305 Female: 3,223
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 2,305 Female: 3,223
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,135 Part-Time: 3,393
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 2,135 Part-Time: 3,393
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien50.09%
American Indian711%
Black4638%
Asian4658%
Hispanic61911%
White3,82969%
Unknown761%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1860811%
Ages 18-1991617%
Ages 20-2179914%
Ages 22-2454510%
Ages 25-2955710%
Ages 30-344428%
Ages 35-393987%
Ages 40-4957410%
Ages 50-653436%
Age Over 65220.4%
Age Unknown3246%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees816333483
Faculty Status520144376
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service520144376
Primarily Instruction520144376
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial77-
Other Professionals1167739
Technical and/or Paraprofessional17310568
Clerical And Secretarial493217
Service and/or Maintenance13121
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$50,714 (144)$50,651 (68)$50,771 (76)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$50,714 (144)$50,651 (68)$50,771 (76)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$25,245$14,596$10,649
Ratio (%)100%58%42%
 
Participants
All Athletes523220
Unduplicated Athletes513219
Baseball2525-
Basketball1679
Volleyball11-11
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$14,008$8,929
Assistant Coaches-$7,190$2,020
 
Coaches
All Coaches1257
Baseball22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Basketball734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students12%
 
By Gender
Male15%
Female9%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien-
American Indian-
Black9%
Asian8%
Hispanic5%
White13%
Unknown-
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related-1
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape1-
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft-3
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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