Catawba Valley Community College
Catawba Valley Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Hickory, NC. It offers 97 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 4,904 students attended Catawba Valley Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 124 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 475 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 306 (full-time) and 574 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Catawba Valley Community College is 35% and transfer-out rate is 33%. The retention rate is 65% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,904 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
| Number of Faculty | 599 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Catawba Valley Community College is $7,803
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
36% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,592 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,803 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $7,592 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Catawba Valley Community College offers 50 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, 421 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 33 | 1 | 361 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 17 | 0 | 60 |
| Total | 50 | 1 | 421 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Catawba Valley Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 421 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 361 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 60 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 4,904 students have enrolled into Catawba Valley Community College. By gender, 2,217 male and 2,687 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,048 White (62.15%), 318 Black/African American (6.48%), 894 Hispanic (18.23%), 342 Asian (6.97%), and 1,184 students with other races. 37 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,904 | 2,217 | 2,687 |
| American Indian/Native American | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Asian | 342 | 150 | 192 |
| Black/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 More | 170 | 66 | 104 |
| Un-Known | 65 | 29 | 36 |
| Non-resident Alien | 37 | 14 | 23 |
Directory Information
- 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
- 828-327-7000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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