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The main campus of Cedar Valley is in Lancaster, Texas (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Cedar Valley offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to media, business and management, real estate and construction management, and mechanics and repair.
Cedar Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, the school had 4,419 enrolled students. Cedar Valley has a larger minority student population than most schools.
More complete details are provided below.
Cedar Valley College
3030 N Dallas Ave
Lancaster, TX 75134-3799
General Phone: (972) 860-8258
Admissions Phone: (972) 860-8201
Financial Aid Phone: (972) 860-8280
http://www.dcccd.edu
Cedar Valley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 175 | marketing, business management, accounting, business, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 91 | general studies |
| Medical Support And Technology | 83 | veterinary assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 74 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, motorcycle mechanic, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Media | 37 | radio and TV tech |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 33 | real estate |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 26 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 20 | nursing assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer programming |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | education |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music management, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Cedar Valley in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 390 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 193 | 20 |
In 2005, Cedar Valley had a total enrollment of 4,419 students (2,543 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lancaster, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (972) 860-8201
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Cedar Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (972) 860-8280
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 26 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 39 | $54,979 | 26 | $50,428 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $54,979 | 26 | $50,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
Receptionist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cedar Valley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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