Catawba Valley Community College

Catawba Valley Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Hickory, North Carolina. Catawba Valley Community College was founded in 1960 and enrolls 4,571 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Catawba Valley Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Catawba Valley Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Catawba Valley Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Catawba Valley Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Catawba Valley Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Catawba Valley Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Catawba Valley Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Catawba Valley Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	89%
Average GPA	2.7
In-State Tuition	$2,128
Out-of-State	$7,504
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Catawba Valley Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Catawba Valley Community College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Catawba Valley Community College Acceptance Rate 2016

It is not competitive to get into Catawba Valley Community College. The acceptance rate at Catawba Valley Community College is 89%. Last year, 3,714 students applied to Catawba Valley Community College and 3,296 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Catawba Valley Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Catawba Valley Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Catawba Valley Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2016, the total market value of the school endowment was $3.2 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Catawba Valley Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Catawba Valley Community College. Based on this information, how does Catawba Valley Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Catawba Valley Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Catawba Valley Community College?

Catawba Valley Community College is located in the small town setting of Hickory, North Carolina, less than an hour from Charlotte.

If you want to see Catawba Valley Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 40 to Hickory, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Charlotte-Douglas International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Catawba Valley Community College and Hickory are like without leaving home.

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