Catawba Valley Community College
Catawba Valley Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Hickory, NC. Catawba Valley Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Catawba Valley Community College is $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.77% from last year at CVCC.
- Total 4,904 students have enrolled in CVCC and, of that, 3,098 students enrolled online exclusively.
- CVCC offers 92 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of CVCC is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Catawba Valley Community College is $2,427 for North Carolina residents and $7,803 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.77% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | North Carolina Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| 2022 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| 2023 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| 2024 | $2,367 | $7,743 |
| 2025 | $2,427 | $7,803 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Catawba Valley Community College offers 97 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Catawba Valley Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 47 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 443 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management | 36 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 21 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
Student Population
Total 4,904 students have enrolled to Catawba Valley Community College. By gender, there are 2,217 male and 2,687 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.83 to 1.
Catawba Valley Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 3,098 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Asian | 342 | 150 | 192 |
| Black or African American | 318 | 114 | 204 |
| Hispanic | 894 | 397 | 497 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| White | 3,048 | 1,430 | 1,618 |
| Two or More Races | 170 | 66 | 104 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 65 | 29 | 36 |
| Total | 4,904 | 2,217 | 2,687 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Catawba Valley Community College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 33%. The average financial aid amount is $7,592 and 36% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| Retention Rate | 65% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $7,592 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 124 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 306 |