- ProfessorsB+
- ValueC+
- DiversityC+
- SafetyB+
- Student ExperienceB+
- LocationB
Catawba Valley Community College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division II
Athletic Conference
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Address
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC 28602
Website
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
Cost
Net Price
$12,353/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 90%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.21 responses
- 53%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.19 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.19 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
345 GraduatesMedical Office Management
55 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
51 GraduatesNursing
48 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
41 GraduatesAccounting
35 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
33 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
21 GraduatesInformation Technology
20 GraduatesWelding
20 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,100Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
28%
Pell Grant
55%
Varsity Athletes
4%
After Catawba Valley Community College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
19%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
81%
National
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Catawba Valley Community College Reviews
151 reviews
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I graduated with an Associate's in Science, it was a transfer degree that enables us to have an easier time transferring to 4 year universities.The advisors here aren't as interested in finding out what program we are planning on majoring in at our future university; which can be very important to be able to match up the classes we need - to ensure we have all needed pre-requisite program requirements met before we can get accepted into our program of study.I also had to take their college student success course 2 times (even though I made a B the first time) because the curriculum for the course had changed within the 4 years since I had taken the course & I had to pay for it again.The math course I was first placed in, was also no longer being taught by the time I was supposed to graduate & was not able to be used to meet any program requirements,so I was forced to take an extra math course.The professors here are either amazing or horrible,there's not many that were in between.
I have attended bigger schools and and smaller schools in my pursuit for higher education and I have to honestly say that CVCC is "just right." It has all the necessary amenities that one needs such as a computer lab and library with a knowledgeable staff. The admission process was quick and effortless and everyone seemed genuinely interested in my education. The teachers are approachable and interested in their students' success. One of my teachers in particular was always willing to listen whenever I had the least little concern about my schoolwork, and my concerns outside the classroom as well. I would recommend this campus to anyone looking for a college with a more personal feel, and far less expensive than most universities.
The value of education I am receiving is great. The EMS program at CVCC is one of the best in the state, and I'm thankful to be a part of the student body. The financial aid office is great, although, this past year, I wasn't eligible for federal aid (which makes paying for school very difficult)! However, the CVCC Foundation offers a wide range of scholarships that are made available to students by submitting one simple CVCC Foundation application. Not all students are eligible for every scholarship, as many are based on the program of study, but it's worth it to apply.