by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 4,328 undergraduates in 2020, Catawba Valley Community College is a small, public college located in Hickory, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Catawba Valley Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Catawba Valley Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Catawba Valley Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Catawba Valley Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Catawba Valley Community College for Veterans Guide.
Catawba Valley Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Catawba Valley Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,328 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,318 (30.5%). Part-time attendance was 3,010 (69.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,318 | 3,010 | 4,328 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Catawba Valley Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Catawba Valley Community College #1885 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Catawba Valley Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Catawba Valley Community College Diversity Guide.
Catawba Valley Community College has a total of 75 student athletes, 50 men and 25 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $382,643 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $382,643 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Catawba Valley Community College Athletics