Catawba Valley Community College

Hickory, NC · Public · Associate's degrees · City

C-

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About Catawba Valley Community College

Catawba Valley Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Hickory, NC, in a city setting. It enrolls about 2,741 students. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,977.

Open

Acceptance

$10,528

Net price

2,741

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,528

Average net price

$2,427

In-state tuition

$7,803

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,870

Books & supplies

$20,446

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$4,938

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,170

$30–48K

$9,639

$48–75K

$13,129

$75–110K

$15,469

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities39.7%

Health & Nursing11.8%

Precision Production10.1%

Construction Trades9.1%

Business6.5%

Criminal Justice4.9%

Computer Science4.3%

Engineering Tech3.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech2.7%

Personal & Culinary Services1.9%

After Graduation

$36,977

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$32,508

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

65%

Retention rate

63%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,662

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,741

Total enrollment

64%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women

45% men

Race & ethnicity

White

61%

Hispanic

17%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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