How much is the CVCC tuition? For the academic year 2023-2024, CVCC's tuition & fees is $2,367 for North Carolina residents and $7,743 for out-of-state students.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $29,369 for North Carolina residents and $34,745 for out-of-state students when a student lives off-campus.
CVCC Tuition & Expenses
2022-2023 Rate |
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North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $2,367 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $7,743 |
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Books & Supplies Costs | $1,900 |
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Off-campus Room & Board | $12,390 |
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Off-campus Expenses | $12,712 |
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2023-2024 Estimates |
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North Carolina Residents Tuition & Fees | $2,367 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | $7,743 |
Average Tuition By School Type and Comparison
Compared to 2-4 years schools nationwide, CVCC' tuition is much lower than the average tuition of $12,960. Compared to public, 2-4 years colleges in North Carolina, its tuition is lower than the average tuition of $11,086.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Catawba Valley Community College | $2,367 | $7,743 |
U.S. 2-4 Years Colleges | $18,672 |
Public Schools | $7,199 | $12,960 |
Private Schools | $20,937 |
North Carolina 2-4 Years Colleges | $17,713 |
Public Schools | $3,583 | $11,086 |
Private Schools | $22,054 |
Compare Similar School's Tuition
The next table compares the tuition & fees between CVCC and similar schools. The similar colleges are selected by school type & level (public, 2-4 years), ranking, and comparison frequency by our users. The comparison is based on 2022-2023 tuition rate.
| Location | In-State | Out-of-State |
Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory, NC | $2,367 | $7,743 |
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Beaufort County Community College | Washington, NC | $2,540 | $8,684 |
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Brunswick Community College | Bolivia, NC | $2,532 | $8,676 |
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Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson, NC | $2,537 | $8,681 |
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Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | $2,792 | $8,936 |
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Craven Community College | New Bern, NC | $2,022 | $6,630 |
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Isothermal Community College | Spindale, NC | $2,030 | $6,638 |
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James Sprunt Community College | Kenansville, NC | $2,592 | $8,736 |
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Randolph Community College | Asheboro, NC | $2,416 | $8,176 |
Tuition Trends Over Past 10 Years
The undergraduate tuition & fees of Catawba Valley Community College has increased by -9.24% over the past 10 years from $8,531 to $7,743.
The living costs increased by 7.54% last year and 47.83% over the past 10 years.
Financial Aid and COA
At Catawba Valley Community College, 2,070 students (50%) received grant or scholarship from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources. The average amount of grant/scholarship received is $6,331.
After receiving financial aid, the cost of attendance (COA) at CVCC is $28,414 for students living off-campus.
For beginning students (i.e. first-time freshmen), 229 students received any type of financial aid including grants/scholarship and student loans. The average amount of grant/scholarship for the first-time students is $5,000 and the average amount of student loans is $20,934.
The financial aid data is based on 2021-2022 statistics from IPEDS.
Student Population
Catawba Valley Community College has a total of 4,172 students (all undergraduate). By gender, there are 1,754 male students and 2,414 female students attending CVCC. The school offers online degree programs and 2,584 students enrolled online exclusively (61.94% of all students).
| Total | Male | Female |
Undergraduate | 4,168 |
1,754 | 2,414 |
Directory & Academic Information
Directory Information |
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Address | 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC |
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Phone | 828-327-7000 |
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WEB | www.cvcc.edu |
Degree & Programs |
Degree | Undergraduate |
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Program Offered | 94 Programs |
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Online Program Offered | 4 Online Programs |
Academic Stats |
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Student Population | 4,172 |
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Graduation Rate | 31% |
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Transfer-out Rate | 17% |
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Retention Rate | 63% (Full-time), 49% (Part-time) |
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Students to Faculty Ratio Rate | 9 to 1 |
Faculty & Staffs |
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Number of Faculties | 143 (Full-time), 374 (Part-time) |
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Number of Staffs | 358 (Full-time), 509 (Part-time) |
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Average Faculty Salary | $48,448 |
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Average Staff Salary | $56,469 |