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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.

Central Virginia Community College Highlights

Where Central Virginia Community College 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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate25815
< 1 year certificate1161
1-2 year certificate336

Students

The student enrollment at Central Virginia Community College was 4,926 in 2007 (2,454 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,175
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,266
Books and supplies$ 600

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  2
Without tenure; tenure not available  59

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (40 awarded)

  • Business/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (4 awarded)

  • Special Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (47 awarded)

  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

LIBERAL ARTS (113 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MEDIA (4 awarded)

  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (35 awarded)

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

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (15 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (16 awarded)

  • Security and Protective Services

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (118 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.)

Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.

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