Description

At Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, Virginia, students may pursue professional or academic degrees and benefit from the highly organized, comprehensive, user-friendly resources and student services.

The designated majors for those who wish to transfer to a four-year school are:

*Business Administration
*Education
*General Studies
*Life Sciences
*Liberal Arts
*Physical Sciences

Alternately, a series of additional majors are awarded for those who are looking to begin their career upon graduating. These majors include:

*Culinary Arts
*Electrical Technology
*Emergency Medical Services
*Industrial Maintenance
*Respiratory Therapy

Student resources are offered on campus as well as online. Examples of these efficiently run services include online career counseling, online guides for effective study skills, resources for students with attention deficit disorder and on-campus tutoring and counseling.

Cultural, recreational and creative arts clubs provide an outlet for students and also a way to develop social and leadership skills.

Students are eligible for admission if they have a high school diploma or GED, are transferring from another college or are a high school student who has permission from a parent, teacher or counselor.

In addition to submitting an application, prospective students must take a placement test and meet with an advisor before enrolling.

Work-study as well as Pell, PTAP and other grants are some forms of financial aid available to those with a significant financial need. Students may also apply for state, school and private scholarships, which usually cover partial tuition.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$2,886

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,349

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

4,369

Students

Total Students
4,369

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
36%
Part-Time
64%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
98%
Out-of-State
2%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
14%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
78%
Latino
1%
Other
6%

Students State Origin

Virginia
98%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%