Catawba Valley Community College
Public, 2-year
2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-0699
Quick Facts
3,517
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
$32,508
Median Earnings (6yr)
$2,367
In-State Tuition
$9,415
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Catawba Valley Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Associate's |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 2550 Hwy 70 SE |
| City | Hickory, NC |
| ZIP Code | 28602-0699 |
| County | Catawba County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Garrett Hinshaw (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 3,517 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 61.5% |
| Black | 6.2% |
| Hispanic | 18.6% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.0% |
| Unknown | 1.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 15.4% |
| Part-Time Students | 69.3% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$2,367
In-State Tuition
$7,743
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,703
Total Cost of Attendance
$9,415
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 33% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 33% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $4,938 |
| Median Total Debt | $5,125 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $14,376 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 36% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,728 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,310 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $10,862 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $11,295 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$32,508
6 Years After
$35,885
8 Years After
$36,977
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $18,283 | 75th percentile: $47,162
Earnings by Family Income Background
$29,738
Low Income
$36,717
Middle Income
$43,563
High Income
Student Outcomes
69%
Part-Time Retention
36%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,138
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,415
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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