Central Virginia Community College Tuition & Completion
Central Virginia Community College is a public community college in Lynchburg, Virginia, enrolling about 2,249 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,928 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,157. Student demographics in federal data include White (55.2%) and Black or African American (26.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,157
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,928 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,249 30.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.58%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,751
- Room & Board: $12,039 annual estimate
Central Virginia Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Central Virginia Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Central Virginia Community College?
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, VA (ZIP 24502-2498).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Central Virginia Community College public or private?
Central Virginia Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Central Virginia Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,157 in-state, $11,595 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,928.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,752 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,256 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,639 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,982 |
| $110,001+ | $12,434 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,628.
How big is Central Virginia Community College?
Total enrollment: 2,249 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,751 students.
About 31% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Central Virginia Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.58%.
First-year retention: 64.0%.
What do graduates of Central Virginia Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,969 six years after entry; $36,627 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,625.
36.39% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Central Virginia Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (443 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (346 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (299 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (118 completions)
- Precision Metal Working, Other (105 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (84 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (64 completions)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (44 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (39 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Central Virginia Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.58%; median earnings $36,627 at 10 years; net price $6,928. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,157
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Central Virginia Community College was $5,157.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,928
2024 Value
In 2024 Central Virginia Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,928.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,928 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,628 4-Year In-State Tuition
$46,380 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,039 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,932 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,128 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$76,512 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Central Virginia Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
36.39% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Central Virginia Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Central Virginia Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,564 | $8,762 | $5,116 |
| 2014 | $4,248 | $10,068 | $3,872 |
| 2015 | $4,470 | $10,308 | $6,832 |
| 2016 | $4,598 | $10,496 | $5,277 |
| 2017 | $4,726 | $10,654 | $4,922 |
| 2018 | $4,838 | $10,766 | $4,920 |
| 2019 | $4,838 | $10,841 | $5,610 |
| 2020 | $4,838 | $10,841 | $4,869 |
| 2021 | $4,838 | $10,841 | $4,556 |
| 2022 | $4,853 | $10,856 | $5,926 |
| 2023 | $4,998 | $11,001 | $5,525 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Central Virginia Community College reported total enrollment of about 2,249 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (55.2%), Black or African American (26.6%), and Two or More Races (6.8%). About 36.39% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
30.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Central Virginia Community College in 2024 is 2,249 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,751 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 55.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.75% 100% Completion Time
44.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.75% of students graduating from Central Virginia Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 11% male / 89% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 38% male / 62% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 40% male / 60% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Central Virginia Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,625 Median Student Debt
$36,627 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
23.55% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1221.70% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Central Virginia Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 443 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 346 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 299 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 118 completions
5. Precision Metal Working, Other: 105 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 84 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 64 completions
8. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other: 44 completions
9. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Central Virginia Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Central Virginia Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Central Virginia Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,179
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,261
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Central Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Lynchburg, VA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,249 students. Student body composition includes White (55.2%), Black or African American (26.6%), Two or More Races (6.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 44.58%. Approximately 36.39% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Central Virginia Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Virginia Community College located?
Central Virginia Community College is located in Lynchburg, VA.
How much does Central Virginia Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,157 and average net price is $6,928 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,039 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Central Virginia Community College?
Central Virginia Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,751 students, White (55.2%), Black or African American (26.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Central Virginia Community College?
About 43.2% of students at Central Virginia Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Central Virginia Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,969 six years after entry and $36,627 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Central Virginia Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Central Virginia Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,625.
Is Central Virginia Community College public or private?
Central Virginia Community College is a public institution located in Lynchburg, VA.
Is Central Virginia Community College an HBCU?
No. Central Virginia Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Central Virginia Community College a tribal college?
No. Central Virginia Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Central Virginia Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Central Virginia Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Central Virginia Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Central Virginia Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Virginia college costs
- Virginia colleges by ROI
- Virginia trade schools profile
- Lynchburg, Virginia city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Virginia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.