Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	60%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Phenix City, Alabama, CVCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Chattahoochee Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, CVCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at CVCC is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Alabama state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at CVCC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Alabama is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CVCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,936

Cost of attendance at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

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Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,128

Cost of attendance at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Chattahoochee Valley Community College received on average $7,038 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,038

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	112	59%	$4,809	$538,602
Other Federal Grant	174	92%	$3,780	$657,647
State Grant/Scholarships	36	19%	$1,913	$68,878
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	90	47%	$5,925	$533,263
Total Grant & Scholarships	179	94%	$7,038	$1,259,788

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Chattahoochee Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Chattahoochee Valley Community College students is 15.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.0%.

15.8%

African American 14.2% 20 students
white 16.7% 24 students
hispanic 11.5% 3 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 4 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Chattahoochee Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Chattahoochee Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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