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Chattahoochee Valley Community College, or CVCC, is a public institution which was established in 1973 by an act of the Alabama State Legislature. Located in Phoenix City, Alabama, more than 2,000 students enroll in the Phoenix city campus which comprises eight buildings and covers more than 100 acres.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College offers academic programs leading to associate’s degrees. The college offers these courses through the following academic divisions:
The students of CVCC participate in sports which include basketball, and fast pitch softball, among others. The college is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association as well as the Alabama Junior and Community College Conference.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College can be found in Phenix City, AL (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in liberal arts.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 1,929 students were enrolled in Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
General Phone: (334) 291-4900
http://www.cv.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 120 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 24 | business management |
| Office And Administration | 15 | administrative assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | fire services administration, criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Design | 5 | design and visual communication |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | child care management |
| Music | 0 | music history and theory |
Number of programs and degrees for Chattahoochee Valley Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 205 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 36 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 6 |
In 2007, Chattahoochee Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,929 students (1,212 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 47% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 53% |
| Georgia | 34% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 21 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Phenix City, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Chattahoochee Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1218200)
Chattahoochee Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 4 | 17 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $50,002 | 23 | $53,237 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $50,002 | 23 | $53,237 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 45 | 106 |
| Baseball | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Basketball | 16 | 17 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 28 | 28 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Chattahoochee Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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