Catawba Valley Community College North Carolina

Public community college in Hickory, North Carolina serving 4,413 students with low in-state tuition of $2,128 annually.

College statistics

Address:
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory, NC
28602
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.cvcc.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$2,128
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$7,504
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$2,128
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$7,504
Total Student Enrollment:
4,413
Endowment (End of Year):
$50,302,579
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Catawba Valley Community College is a public two-year institution located in Hickory, North Carolina, serving the local and regional community. The college enrolls approximately 4,413 students and offers general studies and liberal arts coursework as its primary academic focus.

In-state tuition is $2,128 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $7,504. The college's low cost makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education or seeking workforce training programs in a city setting.

As a community college, CVCC functions as a transfer pathway to four-year institutions and a provider of technical and occupational programs. The school works best for students seeking affordable foundational coursework, those testing the waters before committing to a university, or adults entering or re-entering the workforce. For more information, visit www.cvcc.edu/.

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