Catawba Valley Community College
University Website: www.cvcc.edu
Apply Online: https://www1.cfnc.org/Applications/nc_community_college/apply.html?application_id=1487
Catawba Valley Community College is a public community college in Hickory, North Carolina. The college, established April 3, 1958, is part of the North Carolina Community College System. On December 1, 1987, the school's name was changed officially to Catawba Valley Community College, having previously been known as Catawba Valley Technical Institute and Catawba Valley Technical College.
The main campus covers 120 acres (0.49 km2) and includes 11 buildings. In addition, the college operates a Cosmetology Center in downtown Newton, the CVCC Alexander Center for Education in Taylorsville, and East Campus where continuing education and business & industry services are provided. Specialty programs include the Manufacturing Solutions Center where US manufacturers are provided assistance to increase sales, improve quality and improve efficiency. A 28,000-square-foot (2,600 m2) Regional Simulated Hospital, ValleySim Hospital, opened in 2011.
Fast Facts
- Public, At least 2 but less than 4 years
- students
- $8,272.00 avg tuition
2550 Hwy 70 SE
Hickory,
NC
28602-0699
(828) 327-7000
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Admissions:
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Areas of Study:
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
- Precision Production
- Visual And Performing Arts
Schools Near Catawba Valley Community College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lenoir-Rhyne University | 3.5mi |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | 15.4mi |
| Western Piedmont Community College | 22.5mi |
| Mitchell Community College | 22.8mi |
| NASCAR Technical Institute | 25.2mi |
| Gaston College | 27.4mi |
| Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology | 27.4mi |
| Davidson College | 28.5mi |
| Wilkes Community College | 30.8mi |
| Cleveland Community College | 31.4mi |
| Paul Mitchell The School Gastonia | 31.4mi |
| Belmont Abbey College | 33.3mi |
| Carolina School of Broadcasting | 35.2mi |
| Gardner-Webb University | 37.9mi |
| McDowell Technical Community College | 37.9mi |
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