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Chattahoochee Valley Community College, also known as CVCC, is located in Phenix City, Alabama, United States, and is situated beside the banks of the Chattahoochee River. It was established in 1973. The college opened its doors in January 1974 and moved to its present location in 1976. Presently, more than 2,000 students are enrolled in the Phenix City campus. CVCC offers a number of degree and certificate programs and is organized into the following academic divisions:
- Division of Business Computer and Social Sciences
- Health Sciences Division
- Language and Fine Arts Division
- Mathematics and Science Division
CVCC's sports teams are known as the Pirates and Lady Pirates. They are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete in the Alabama Junior and Community College Conference. The sports teams include baseball, men’s and women's basketball, and women’s fastpitch softball.
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Campus Location2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
USA
Main Tel: (334) 291-4900
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Chattahoochee Valley Community College HighlightsWhere Chattahoochee Valley Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
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
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 205 | 11 | | 1-2 year certificate | 36 | 5 | | < 1 year certificate | 6 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Chattahoochee Valley Community College was 1,929 in 2007 (1,212 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid: Chattahoochee Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 21 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 12 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DESIGN (5 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (120 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MUSIC (0 awarded) - Music History, Literature, and Theory
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (65 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
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