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Cedar Valley College, CVC, is a community college in Lancaster, Texas that was founded in 1977. It offers programs at the certificate and associate’s degree levels in areas like art, science, humanities, and teaching. The college also offers programs in academic, development, and technical disciplines. Distance learning facilities are also available for various courses at the college.
CVC is a member of the Metro Athletic Conference and participates in the NJCAA Division III sports. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Cedar Valley Suns or simply the Suns. Students participate in basketball, baseball, soccer, and volleyball. The college has a vibrant campus life and students can choose from over twenty clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, Omega Journeyman and the Gamers on Campus Organization. Loans are also available for students trying to secure financial aid. Awards and scholarships are also given to those who are eligible.
The main campus of Cedar Valley is in Lancaster, TX (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, and real estate and construction management.
Cedar Valley admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,834 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
http://www.dcccd.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 256 | marketing, accounting, business management, business, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 151 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 94 | veterinary assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 64 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, motorcycle mechanic, diesel mechanics, small engine mechanics |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 45 | real estate |
| Media | 29 | radio and TV tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 27 | criminal justice and safety |
| Design | 18 | graphic design, design and visual communication |
| Office and Administration | 7 | office data entry, receptionist, executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 7 | data processing tech, computer programming, computer networking |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 5 | nursing assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 5 | education |
| Music | 2 | music performance, music management, music theory and composition |
Number of programs and degrees for Cedar Valley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 446 | 23 |
| Associate's degree | 264 | 21 |
In 2007-2008, Cedar Valley had a total enrollment of 4,834 students (3,088 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 52% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Cedar Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 356100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $58,975 | 25 | $54,568 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $58,975 | 25 | $54,568 |
*: 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
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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