Central Virginia Community College is a public community college located in Lynchburg, VA. It offers 57 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 1 programs).

It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Central Virginia Community College is $4,998 for Virginia residents and $11,001 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Virginia public community colleges' average ($11,196).

The school has 3,388 students, which is lower than Virginia community collleges' average (3,329). In addition, 1,002 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Virginia community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Virginia Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Virginia community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,998$11,001
Books & Supplies$1,789
Off-Campus Living Costs$14,685
Average Financial Aid$3,693
Cost of Attendance$21,472$27,475
After Financial Aid$17,779$23,782
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Central Virginia Community College$4,998$11,001
Public Community Colleges in Virginia$5,187$11,196
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Virginia Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFERED1NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3918NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts10 completers
11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
EngineeringNOT OFFERED 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Engineering TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
NOT OFFERED
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nuclear Engineering Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 281 completers
NOT OFFERED
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)271 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
CorrectionsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationNOT OFFERED 10 completers
NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fightingNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Homeland Security (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Welding Technology/Welder11 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Precision Metal Working (other)19 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Visual and Performing ArtsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Design and Visual CommunicationsNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Hygiene/HygienistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Clinical/Medical Laboratory TechnicianNOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical InformaticsNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)NOT OFFERED 20 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting and Related Services (other) NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services (other) 6 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/ManagementNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,388 students at Central Virginia Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,445 male students and 2,019 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,4641,0612,403
Male Students1,4454431,002
Female Students2,0196181,401

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 3,388 total students, 1,917 students enrolled through distance learning (1,002 students enrolled exclusively and 915 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment3,388
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,002
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses915
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,471

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Central Virginia Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3506 Wards Rd, Lynchburg, VA
Phone434-832-7600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,998
Out-of-State$11,001
Student Population »3,388 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »28%
Transfer-out Rate8%
Retention Rate63% (Full-time)
44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,693
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)