Catawba Valley Community College

2-4 Years Public College In Hickory, NC

Catawba Valley Community College (referred to as CVCC) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hickory, NC. It is classified as Associate's - Public Rural-serving Medium school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Catawba Valley Community College is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,172 and student to faculty ratio is 11.11% (9 to 1).The highest degree offered at Catawba Valley Community College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$2,367 (North Carolina Residents) $7,743 (out-of-state)
Student Population4,172
Graduation Rate31%
Student to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Catawba Valley Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Catawba Valley Community College is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Catawba Valley Community College offers the alternative tuition plans. 50 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,331 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Catawba Valley Community College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Catawba Valley Community College offers weekend/evening college program. On Catawba Valley Community College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Catawba Valley Community College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers