Hickory, North Carolina · Public · 2-year · Small city
Overview
Catawba Valley Community College is a public two-year institution in Hickory, North Carolina. The campus sits in a small city. Fall 2024 enrollment was 4,904 students. It is part of North Carolina Community College System.
Catawba Valley Community College offers certificates and associate degrees across 50 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Welding Technology, and Electrician. It awarded 1,198 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. 2 of its programs can be completed entirely online.
The school has an open admission policy. 65% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Key figures
Open
Admission policy
4,904
Students enrolled
65%
First-year retention
1,198
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
50
Programs and majors
10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateAssociate
Programs and majors offered 50
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.