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Central Virginia Community College

Central Virginia Community College is locted in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is one of the schools of the Virginia Community College system and was established in 1966. The college comprises several campuses located in Lynchburg and Bedford, Virginia and in the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. The college enrolls more than 4,000 students every year annd provides degrees and certificates in more than 60 areas of study.

CVVC has an active student life with more than 20 on-campus clubs and organizations, including the Art Club, BSA, Campus Crusade for Christ, Drama Club, Electronics Club and the Games Club.

Campus Location

3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
USA
Main Tel: (434) 832-7600
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and engineering technician.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate30616
< 1 year certificate871
1-2 year certificate258

Students

Student enrollment was 4,926 in 2007-2008 (2,466 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,315
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,266
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Central Virginia Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  1
Without tenure; tenure not available  59

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

  • Electrician

DESIGN (13 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (25 awarded)

  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (4 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LAW (1 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (154 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (8 awarded)

  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (38 awarded)

  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (13 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

  • Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded)

  • Precision Metal Working

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (91 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Central Virginia Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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