Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC
Catawba Valley Community College is a community college located in Hickory, NC, serving approximately 3,517 students. It has an open admissions policy.
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Tuition
$2,367
Acceptance
100%
Students
3,517
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$2,367
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,743
Avg On-Campus Living
$16,295
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,456
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 7.5×Graduates earn about 7.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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ACT range
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Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
3,517
Undergrads
3,517
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
38
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
11
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.57
Property Rate / 1,000
1.99
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Hickory
Violent Rate / 100k
426
Property Rate / 100k
2,895
Location
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Hickory, NC 28602