Central Virginia Community College

3506 Wards Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502-2498

Tel: (434)832-7600

Central Virginia Community College, a two-year institution established as a member of the Virginia Community College System, provides State-supported educational facilities beyond the high school level for the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell. The curricula and programs of the College serve more than 228,000 people within this geographical jurisdiction.

School Highlights

Central Virginia Community College serves 4,519 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Central Virginia Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Lynchburg City County, VA.
The nearest community college is Miller-Motte Technical College-Lynchburg (2.60 miles away).

	Central Virginia Community College	(VA) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	133 staff	45 staff

The student population of 4,519 has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has decreased from 47:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has declined by 14% over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,519 students	1,577 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	34:1	37:1

# Full-Time Students	1,513 students	717 students

# Part-Time Students	3,006 students	860 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	-

% Asian	1%	6%

% Hispanic	2%	8%

% Black	10%	22%

% White	83%	57%

% Two or more races	2%	2%


Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.30	0.62

College Completion Rate	29%	30%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$29,400	$29,600

The public in-state tuition of $4,248 is less than the state average of $4,711. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,068 is less than the state average of $10,146. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,248	$4,711

Out-State Tuition Fees	$10,068	$10,146

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	67%	78%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,100	$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$3,500	$5,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Early in 1965, a local committee was formed to investigate the needs and feasibility of a community college for the Central Virginia region; and in July, 1966, the State Board for Community Colleges selected Central Virginia as a community college location to serve the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford and the counties of Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford and Campbell. The site selected, where Central Virginia Community College presently stands, was approved by the State and Local Boards because of its geographic center to the service area's population and accessibility to all major highways in the area. With academic excellence its aim in all areas, the College offers various programs to meet the diverse needs of the region it serves. Its two-year college transfer programs in arts and sciences and in certain pre-professional areas lead to associate degrees and offer courses generally acceptable for transfer to four-year institutions. Its occupational and technical programs lead to diplomas, certificates, or associate of applied science degrees and are designed to prepare individuals for certain professions. Its other programs, including developmental work, special training for industry, and community service, offer instruction commensurate with the needs of individuals, groups or the area at large.