Catawba Valley Community College
Catawba Valley Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hickory, NC. It offers 94 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1969 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 4,172 students attended Catawba Valley Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 143 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 374 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 358 (full-time) and 509 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Catawba Valley Community College is 31% and transfer-out rate is 17%. The retention rate is 63% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,172 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
| Number of Faculty | 517 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Catawba Valley Community College is $7,743
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
50% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,331 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,743 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,331 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Catawba Valley Community College offers 49 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 827 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 32 | 2 | 752 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 17 | 0 | 75 |
| Total | 49 | 2 | 827 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Catawba Valley Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 827 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 752 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 75 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,172 students have enrolled into Catawba Valley Community College. By gender, 1,814 male and 2,358 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,686 White (64.38%), 253 Black/African American (6.06%), 677 Hispanic (16.23%), 274 Asian (6.57%), and 954 students with other races. 46 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,172 | 1,814 | 2,358 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Asian | 274 | 121 | 153 |
| Black/African American | 253 | 94 | 159 |
| Hispanic | 677 | 283 | 394 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| White | 2,686 | 1,195 | 1,491 |
| Two More | 151 | 57 | 94 |
| Un-Known | 68 | 36 | 32 |
| Non-resident Alien | 46 | 24 | 22 |
Directory Information
- 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
- 828-327-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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