Central Virginia Community College

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Central Virginia Community College

Motto: Where your future begins
President:	Dr. Darrel W. Staat
School Type:	Public
Founded:	1966
Location:	Lynchburg, Virginia
Enrollment: (2004)	4,480

Central Virginia Community College, CVCC, is a two-year college located in Lynchburg, Virginia and is part of the Virginia Community College System. Established in 1966, CVCC serves the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford, Virginia and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell.

[edit] Students

In the fall 2004 semester, CVCC's total headcount was 4,480 students, 57% female, 43% male[1]. The racial makeup of the student body is 79.78% White, 16.5% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 1.18% Asian and 1.96% from other races. Fewer than 1 percent (.83%) of the students were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[2]

[edit] Academics and programs

Central Virginia Community College offers 20 associate degree programs.[3]

As of the fall 2005 semester, resident tuition is $72.65 per credit hour. Tuition for out-of-state students taking courses on-site is $220.85 per credit hour while out-of-state students taking courses on-line pay $141.35 per credit hour.[4]