Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,367 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,743 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,703 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,415 | State avg: $14,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.53% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Catawba Valley Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,743
Books and supplies
$1,100
Fees and remainder
$9,860
Sticker price
$18,703
Average net price
$9,415
Average aid coverage
50%
$9,288 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Catawba Valley Community College pays approximately $9,415 per year after grants and aid. This is below the North Carolina average of $14,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Catawba Valley Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to North Carolina and national averages.
Catawba Valley Community College net price
$9,415
North Carolina average
$14,661
National average
$17,506
Catawba Valley Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,743 and average net price at $9,415. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,743
Current net price
$9,415
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Catawba Valley Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$36,977
Undergraduates
3,517
10-Year Median Earnings - Catawba Valley Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Catawba Valley Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Catawba Valley Community College?
Undergraduates
3,517
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.53%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.53% of Catawba Valley Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Catawba Valley Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Catawba Valley Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Catawba Valley Community College is listed at 2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602-0699. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Catawba Valley Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catawba Valley Community College | Not available | $7,743 | $9,415 | $36,977 |
| Duke University | 6.78% | $65,805 | $34,454 | $97,800 |
| Chamberlain University-North Carolina | 66.67% | $19,686 | $21,664 | $92,405 |
| Davidson College | 14.48% | $60,300 | $18,127 | $81,400 |
| Wake Forest University | 21.56% | $64,758 | $28,746 | $78,158 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Catawba Valley Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Catawba Valley Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Catawba Valley Community College tuition?
Catawba Valley Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,743.
What is Catawba Valley Community College's average net price?
Catawba Valley Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,415.
What is Catawba Valley Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,977 for Catawba Valley Community College.
Is Catawba Valley Community College accredited?
Catawba Valley Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Catawba Valley Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,517 undergraduate students at Catawba Valley Community College.
What percentage of Catawba Valley Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Catawba Valley Community College in the local dataset is 32.53%.
What is the federal loan rate at Catawba Valley Community College?
The federal loan rate for Catawba Valley Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Catawba Valley Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Catawba Valley Community College or the latest official federal education data.