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Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, Virginia (a small city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Central Virginia Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling.
Central Virginia Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Central Virginia Community College had 4,787 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
General Phone: (434) 832-7600
Admissions Phone: (434) 832-7633
Financial Aid Phone: (434) 832-7814
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu
Central Virginia Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 139 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 134 | mental and social health services |
| Business And Management | 64 | business, MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 47 | industrial tech, mechanical engineering related tech, electrical/electronic tech, engineering technician |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 42 | respiratory care tech, radiation therapist, medical lab tech |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | security and protective services |
| Media | 5 | printing equipment operation |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | special education |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | EMT paramedic |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Virginia Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 284 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 129 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 53 | 7 |
In 2005, Central Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,787 students (2,265 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (434) 832-7633
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,420 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (434) 832-7814
Central Virginia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $60,383 | 3 | $48,374 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $49,399 | 10 | $48,835 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $43,673 | 9 | $42,803 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $36,380 | 5 | $35,600 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $48,517 | 27 | $44,322 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, Other
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Virginia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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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