Central Virginia Community College

www.cvcc.vccs.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,758

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$5,653

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

3,410

31% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.3%

123 Graduates

About

Central Virginia Community College is a higher education institution located in Lynchburg city, VA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Central Virginia Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (281 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (20 degrees), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (12 degrees).

In 2023, 1,145 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Central Virginia Community College. 55.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (789 degrees), 4.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (163 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $4,758, which is $−3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Virginia Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 167 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $4,758, which is $3,495 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,653.

In 2023, 42% 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

$4,758

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Central Virginia Community College was $4,758. The cost of tuition at Central Virginia Community College is $−3,495 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$5,653

2023 Value

5.44%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Central Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,653. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Central Virginia Community College grew by 5.44%.

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

$10,322

Room and Board

$1,657

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Central Virginia Community College was of $10,322 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,657. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.02% 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

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Central Virginia Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 38.2% with respect to 2022, when 68% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Central Virginia Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 167 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 3,410 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Central Virginia Community College is 1,057 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,353. This means that 31% 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 64.5% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 6.57% Two or More Races, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.64% Asian, 0.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0587% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Central Virginia Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.4%), followed by White Male (31.2%) and Black or African American Female (6.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Central Virginia Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,410 students. The full-time enrollment at Central Virginia Community College is 1,057 and the part-time enrollment is 2,353. This means that 31% of students enrolled at Central Virginia Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

69%

2023 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Central Virginia Community College had a retention rate higher than 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 (2023)

White
2,201 enrolled students
Black or African American
618 enrolled students
Two or More Races
224 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Central Virginia Community College is 64.5% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 6.57% Two or More Races, 5.28% Hispanic or Latino, 1.64% Asian, 0.44% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0587% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 82 students (2.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 125 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 (789 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (163 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Central Virginia Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (281 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (20 degrees) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (12 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (152 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (51 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 (1,461,910 people), Medical & health services managers (161,914 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,125 people), Pharmacists (134,624 people), and Other managers (132,794 people).

The most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College in 2023 are Precision Production (152 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), Engineering Technologies (51 degrees), Construction (18 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Skincare specialists, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Central Virginia Community College are Precision Production (152 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (552 degrees), Engineering Technologies (51 degrees), Construction (18 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,539,152 people), Elementary & secondary schools (387,119 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (349,597 people), Outpatient care centers (260,811 people), and Offices of physicians (213,523 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
77 degrees awarded
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
73 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
71 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Central Virginia Community College was Registered Nursing with 77 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

510

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

635

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 510 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College, which is 0.803 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (635).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 101 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.561 times less than the 180 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 180 degrees were awarded to men at Central Virginia Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.78 times more than the 101 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 17% 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, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Central Virginia Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.44% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
789 degrees awarded
Black or African American
163 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Central Virginia Community College is white (789 degrees awarded). There were 4.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (163 degrees).

2.88% of degree recipients (33 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
411 degrees awarded
White Male
378 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
115 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Central Virginia Community College is white female (411 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (378 degrees).

Operations

Central Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.7k (0.593%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Central Virginia Community College had a total salary expenditure of 31.9M. Central Virginia Community College employs 18 Professors, 17 Associate professors and 16 Assistant professors. Most academics at Central Virginia Community College are Male Assistant professor (12), Female Associate professor (10), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College are: Management, with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.

Endowment

$2.14M

2023 Endowment

19.1%

growth from 2022

Central Virginia Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.14M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Central Virginia Community College grew 19.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.66M 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

$13.6M

2023 Salaries

8.86%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Central Virginia Community College paid a median of $13.6M in salaries, which represents 42.7% of their overall expenditure ($31.9M) and a 8.86% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.42% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Central Virginia Community College paid a total of $4.5M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College were Professor with 18 employees, Associate professor with 17 employees, and Assistant professor with 16 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College were Management with 35 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 22 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Central Virginia Community College was Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, Female Associate professor with 10 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

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

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