Catawba Valley Community College

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Catawba Valley Community College is a public institution located in Hickory, NC. The school... has approximately 2750 undergraduate students. The school offers students degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $28,082. The average age of students entering Catawba Valley Community College is 24. The most popular programs at the Catawba Valley Community College are: Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (27%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (21%), Health Professions And Related Programs (15%), Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (13%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$7,743.00
Average Debt at Graduation
$8,388.00
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$87.05

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Catawba Valley Community College.

Tuition & Fees
$7,743.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$6,606.00
Total Expected Costs
$14,349.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$6,044.00
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $5,131.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $6,075.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $7,361.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $8,302.00
$110,000 + $12,762.00

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Catawba Valley Community College.

2,750 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 42%

Female Students: 58%

41% Full Time / 59% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 24

Low Income Students: 32%


Race / Ethnicity

The average student can expect to graduate from the Catawba Valley Community College with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$8,388.00
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$87.05

The graduation rate at the Catawba Valley Community College is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
37%
Students who Return after their First Year
61%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Catawba Valley Community College.

Associate Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering

Certificate/Diploma
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Personal and Culinary Services
  • Education

Most Popular Programs
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (27%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (21%)
  • Health Professions And Related Programs (15%)
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields (13%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (6%)