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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:
In addition to the main campus in Lynchburg, CVCC also has off-campus sites in:
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.
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.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician and 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 4,926 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
General Phone: (434) 832-7600
http://www.cvcc.vccs.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 154 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 91 | mental and social health services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 38 | radiographer, respiratory care tech, medical lab tech |
| Business and Management | 28 | business administration, accounting and related services, business |
| Engineering Technician | 25 | industrial tech, engineering technology |
| Office and Administration | 20 | business support services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 13 | EMT paramedic |
| Design | 13 | design and visual communication |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 9 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mechanics and Repair | 8 | industrial electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 5 | precision metal working |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | child care provider |
| Construction Trades | 3 | electrician |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Virginia Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 306 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 87 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 25 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Central Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 4,926 students (2,466 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 97% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,315 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,266 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 0 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $57,113 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $66,720 | 5 | $59,429 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $58,257 | 7 | $58,780 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $51,624 | 5 | $47,464 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $44,567 | 6 | $47,611 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $57,097 | 23 | $53,547 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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 10% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (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 Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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