Central Virginia Community College has the following characteristics:

Basic Information:

Establishment Time: Founded in 1966, it is a community college with a long history.

System: It is part of the Virginia Community College System.

Location: Located in Lynchburg, Virginia, the campus is strategically located with views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 29 South and Lynchburg Expressway (Route 501). The campus can be reached from U.S. Highway 29 South (Wards Road) or State Highway 766 (Wards Ferry Road).

Academic Programs:

Rich Majors: More than 80 associate degree and career certificate programs are offered, covering a wide range of professional fields, including business, education, health sciences, humanities and arts and communications, industry and manufacturing, public safety, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, social and behavioral sciences, and various technical industries. For example, business management, education, medical laboratory technology, criminal justice, culinary arts and management, engineering technology, information technology, etc. These majors include both transfer courses designed for students to transfer to four-year universities and vocational and technical courses for students to enter the workplace directly after graduation.

Transfer advantages: Its two-year liberal arts and science transfer courses and certain pre-professional fields allow students to obtain an associate degree. The courses taken are usually recognized by four-year institutions, providing a good foundation and path for students to continue their studies.

Teaching resources:

Teaching facilities: The college's building facilities cover an area of ​​approximately 195,000 square feet, including general classrooms, various laboratories for computer and technical teaching, art studios, photography studios, welding, electronics, electrical, engineering, heating and air conditioning, mechatronics and other vocational workshops, learning commons and libraries, distance education classrooms, student centers, bookstores, counseling centers, administrative offices, and workforce solutions training facilities. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts and sports fields.

Teaching methods: A variety of teaching methods are provided. In addition to traditional classroom teaching, there are also online courses based on the Internet and online courses in the form of real-time web conferences to meet the learning needs of different students.

Faculty: It has a professional team of teachers who not only have academic backgrounds, but also have practical experience in related industries, and can provide students with a combination of theory and practice. In addition, the school is also equipped with academic advisors and student navigators to provide students with academic guidance and support services.

Student population: The students come from a wide range of sources, including students from Lynchburg and Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell counties. In the 2017-2018 academic year, the school had a total student population of 5,652, of which 55% were girls and 45% were boys, and the racial composition of the students was also relatively diverse.

Tuition and Financial Aid:

Reasonable tuition: As a community college, the tuition is relatively low. For in-state students, the tuition for Fall 2024/Spring and Summer 2025 is $171.90 per credit hour; for out-of-state students, it is $386.50 per credit hour. Compared with public four-year universities in Virginia, it has a high cost-effectiveness.

Financial Aid: The school offers financial aid programs to help most students with the cost of tuition. Many students are able to receive financial aid in the form of grants or scholarships.