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Community College of Vermont

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 45%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Montpelier, Vermont, CCV 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 Community College of Vermont 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.

Community College of Vermont is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at CCV is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Vermont state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at CCV is 45% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Vermont is 68%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at CCV do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,920

Cost of attendance at Community College of Vermont in 2022 for students from Vermont.

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

Vermont's average $15,242
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,640

Cost of attendance at Community College of Vermont 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.

Vermont's average $32,582
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Community College of Vermont received on average $4,657 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.

$4,657
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 71 44% $4,452 $316,107
Other Federal Grant 78 48% $4,658 $363,289
State Grant/Scholarships 87 54% $1,777 $154,633
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 119 74% $1,205 $143,356
Total Grant & Scholarships 142 88% $4,657 $661,278

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Community College of Vermont 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 Community College of Vermont students is 28.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 24.2%.

28.0%

  • white 26.3% 40 students
  • unknown 66.7% 2 students
  • International Students 71.4% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 35.7% 5 students

Service Offerings

Community College of Vermont provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Community College of Vermont 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
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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