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Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College was established in the year 1966. This 2-year public college is a part of the Virginia Community College System. The campus is located in Lynchburg, Virginia, and offers enrollment to more than 4,000 students every year. CVCC has 3 academic divisions under it. These include the:

  • Business & Allied Health
  • Humanities & Social Sciences
  • Science, Math & Engineering

In addition to the main campus in Lynchburg, CVCC also has off-campus sites in:

  • Altavista
  • Appomattox
  • Bedford

Through these academic divisions, the college offers more than 20 associate degree programs in subjects like accounting, architecture, arts, business management & administration, cosmetology, engineering technology, English, mental health, music, religion and telecommunications management. In addition, CVCC offers distance learning and career oriented programs.

Overview of Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, VA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Virginia Community College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and therapy and counseling.

Central Virginia Community College Selectivity

Central Virginia Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Central Virginia Community College had 4,926 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
General Phone: (434) 832-7600
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu

Central Virginia Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Therapy And Counseling118mental and social health services
Liberal Arts113liberal arts and humanities
Engineering Technician47industrial tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician
Business And Management40business, MIS
Medical Support And Technology35radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech
Security And Law Enforcement16security and protective services
Office And Administration15administrative assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine15EMT paramedic
Education And Teaching4special education
Media4printing equipment operation
Engineering0engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Central Virginia Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25815
Award of less than 1 academic year1161
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years336

Student Body

In 2007, Central Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,926 students (2,454 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White82%
Black15%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1819%
18-1922%
20-2113%
22-249%
25-299%
30-346%
35-396%
40-499%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Virginia97%
State unknown2%

Central Virginia Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time56 %
Part-Time36 %

Central Virginia Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Lynchburg, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Virginia Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,175
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,266
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
Central Virginia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 498800)

Central Virginia Community College Faculty

Central Virginia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured11
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3326

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year7$66,4935$58,052
Associate professoracademic year13$57,65911$56,232
Assistant professoracademic year10$49,6776$47,854
Instructoracademic year4$42,8535$45,249
All faculty totalacademic year34$55,38827$52,673

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Virginia Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other

ENGINEERING
Engineering, General

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other

Central Virginia Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Virginia Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Central Virginia Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Central Virginia Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Central Virginia Community College Number of students
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Central Virginia Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Central Virginia Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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