The Community College of Vermont is a two-year, co-educational, community college located in Waterbury, Vermont. It was founded in 1970 and is a part of the Vermont State Colleges system. The campus is distributed across 12 sites across the state of Vermont. The College grants admission to more than 8,000 students every year.
The College partners with foreign universities to offer its students study abroad programs.
Community College of Vermont
103 South Main Street
Waterbury , VT 05676-0120
General Phone:
(802) 241-3535
http://www.ccv.vsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 247 | liberal arts and sciences, liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 81 | business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 34 | education, early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Family and Social Work | 32 | child care provider, human services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 23 | health service and sciences, medical assistant, clinical lab tech, opticianry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 16 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | web design, computer networking, computer services management |
| Office and Administration | 9 | office management |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | CAD and design |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical office assistant |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Community College of Vermont in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 453 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 9 |
In 2007-2008, Community College of Vermont had a total enrollment of 5,608 students (2,966 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
Racial Diversity:
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Vermont | 93% |
| New York | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterbury, Vermont for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Vermont Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,684 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,268 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Community College of Vermont participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1116700)
Art Studies
Art/Art Studies, General
Business And Management
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
Computer Science And Engineering
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education And Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Engineering Technician
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Family And Social Work
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Human Services, General
Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Media
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Medical Administration
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Support And Technology
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
Office And Administration
Office Management and Supervision
Security And Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Therapy And Counseling
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Community College of Vermont Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
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(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Community College of Vermont with government-defined occupation categories)
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