Central Virginia Community College

www.cvcc.vccs.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,620

2021 Average Net Price

$4,624

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.97%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,464

30.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.4%

140 Graduates

About

Central Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Central Virginia Community College were Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (325 degrees awarded), Other Precision Metal Working (27 degrees), and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (8 degrees).

In 2021, 1,207 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Virginia Community College. 55.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (864 degrees), 4.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $4,620, which is $−3,348 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $4,624.

In 2021, 41% of undergraduate students attending Central Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 3% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,620

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Central Virginia Community College was $4,620. The cost of tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $−3,348 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Central Virginia Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$4,624

2021 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Central Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,624. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Central Virginia Community College grew by 12.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Central Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,676

Room and Board

$1,420

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Virginia Community College was of $8,676 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,420. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Central Virginia Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

41%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

41% of undergraduate students at Central Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 41% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Central Virginia Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.97%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Central Virginia Community College was 2.97%, which represents 6 out of the 202 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Central Virginia Community College had a total enrollment of 3,464 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Central Virginia Community College is 1,061 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,403. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Central Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Central Virginia Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.9% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 5.14% Two or More Races, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Asian, 0.433% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (29.4%) and Black or African American Female (9.24%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Virginia Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,464 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Virginia Community College is 1,061 and the part-time enrollment is 2,403. This means that 30.6% of students enrolled at Central Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Central Virginia Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

60%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Central Virginia Community College was 60%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Central Virginia Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Central Virginia Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,318 enrolled students
Black or African American
614 enrolled students
Two or More Races
178 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Virginia Community College is 66.9% White, 17.7% Black or African American, 5.14% Two or More Races, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Asian, 0.433% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.144% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 101 students (2.92%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 143 more women than men received degrees from Central Virginia Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Central Virginia Community College is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Central Virginia Community College is Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (325 degrees awarded), followed by Other Precision Metal Working (27 degrees) and General Cooking & Related Culinary Arts (8 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Central Virginia Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (127 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (648 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (67 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College are Registered nurses (1,349,538 people), Medical & health services managers (155,619 people), Other managers (151,137 people), Police officers (133,211 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (133,132 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (127 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (648 degrees), Engineering Technologies (67 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), and Health (238 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College are Precision Production (127 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (648 degrees), Engineering Technologies (67 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (34 degrees), and Health (238 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,496,689 people), Elementary & secondary schools (371,821 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (343,610 people), Outpatient care centers (236,597 people), and Offices of physicians (203,044 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Central Virginia Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
323 degree-majors awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
15 degree-majors awarded
Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
15 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Central Virginia Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 323 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Central Virginia Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

532

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

675

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 532 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College, which is 0.788 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (675).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Central Virginia Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.591 times less than the 203 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 207 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College in Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities, which is 1.75 times more than the 118 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Central Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Central Virginia Community College is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
864 degrees awarded
Black or African American
173 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Virginia Community College is white (864 degrees awarded). There were 4.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (173 degrees).

2.98% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
462 degrees awarded
White Male
402 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
120 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Virginia Community College is white female (462 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (402 degrees).

Operations

Central Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.12M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 488 (0.023%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Central Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 26.9M. Central Virginia Community College employs 19 Professors, 16 Associate professors and 13 Assistant professors. Most academics at Central Virginia Community College are Female Professor (10), Male Professor (9), and Male Assistant professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College are: Management, with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Endowment

$2.12M

2021 Endowment

26%

growth from 2020

Central Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.12M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Virginia Community College grew 26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.17M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Central Virginia Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.5M

2021 Salaries

4.42%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Central Virginia Community College paid a median of $11.5M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($26.9M) and a 4.42% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Central Virginia Community College paid a total of $3.74M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

19 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College were Professor with 19 employees, Associate professor with 16 employees, and Assistant professor with 13 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College were Management with 37 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College was Female Professor with 10 employees, Male Professor with 9 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Central Virginia Community College.