Community College of Vermont

660 Elm Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The Community College of Vermont is one of four Vermont State Colleges and has been accredited since 1975 by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. We provide quality, affordable education to over 10,000 students each year. CCV does not have a central campus with housing facilities. Instead we serve students where they live and work, at 12 academic centers around the state and online. CCV is an open-admissions college. Our students range in age from 14 to 78. They enroll for a single course or full-time study, choosing a pace that works for them.

School Highlights

Community College of Vermont serves 10,239 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 21%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 10,239 students
  • In-state tuition: $280
  • Out-state tuition: $560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Community College of Vermont ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 311 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Community College of Vermont
(VT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
311 staff
204 staff
This chart display total faculty of Community College of Vermont and community college average number of faculty in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Number of Programs Offered
36
22

Student Body

The student population of Community College of Vermont has grown by 100% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Community College of Vermont diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,239 students
559 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,535 students
320 students
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# Part-Time Students
8,704 students
239 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Community College of Vermont.
This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of VT.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
256 students
256 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
10,239 students
320 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Community College of Vermont and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,290 students
181 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
510 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of Asian community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hispanic
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of Black community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
84%
79%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of White community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Community College of Vermont and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Community College of Vermont.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in VT.
Diversity Score
0.29
0.37
This chart display the diversity score of Community College of Vermont and the community college average diversity score of VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
24%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Community College of Vermont and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.75%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$30,700
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Community College of Vermont and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of VT by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $280 is less than the state average of $6,570. The in-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $560 is less than the state average of $12,134. The out-state tuition has declined by 95% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$280
$6,570
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Community College of Vermont and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$560
$12,134
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Community College of Vermont and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Tuition fees are per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
95%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Community College of Vermont and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,510
$19,042
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Community College of Vermont and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,308
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Community College of Vermont and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in VT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
58%
SAT Reading
n/a
455
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Community College of Vermont, a Vermont State College, supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.
Profile last updated: 09/12/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Community College of Vermont cost?
Community College of Vermont's tuition is approximately $280 for In-State students and $560 for Out-State students.
What is Community College of Vermont's ranking?
Community College of Vermont ranks among the top 20% of community college in Vermont for: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 10,239 students
  • In-state tuition: $280
  • Out-state tuition: $560
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 16%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For Vermont public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,570 per year for in-state students and $12,134 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $38,857 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Vermont community colleges have a diversity score of 0.37, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Vermont is New England Culinary Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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