- If you are looking for the special features that a college close to home can provide, Chattahoochee Valley Community College may be the perfect choice for you. If a beautiful campus with convenient access, a talented and dedicated faculty, a selection of day and night classes, one of the lowest college tuitions in Alabama and Georgia and readily available financial aid appeal to you, then Chattahoochee Valley adds up to the very best college value of the many choices you could make.
School Highlights
Chattahoochee Valley Community College serves 1,399 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 1,399 students
- In-state tuition: $4,320
- Out-state tuition: $7,710
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 52%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 138 teachers has grown by 97% over five years.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
138 staff
153 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chattahoochee Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chattahoochee Valley Community College diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,399 students
1,674 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
598 students
755 students

# Part-Time Students
801 students
919 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
598 students
755 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
801 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
1%
1%

% Hispanic
7%
4%

% Black
38%
24%

% White
48%
62%

% Two or more races
4%
2%

% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
5%


Diversity Score
0.62
0.55

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
26%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.17%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,320 is less than the state average of $4,439. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,710 is more than the state average of $6,998. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,320
$4,439

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,710
$6,998

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
93%

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,500

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,840
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Chattahoochee Valley Community College values its students and offers you a place in its special, intimate surroundings. Many others just like you are discovering Chattahoochee Valley as a great investment in their futures. Chattahoochee Valley Community College competes in price, but we also choose to compete in quality as we offer opportunity combined with academic excellence. For the education you want, for the future you want... The College opened in temporary quarters in January 1974. In 1976, the College moved to its present permanent location at 2602 College Drive. In the fall of 2000 the College enrolled approximately 1739 students. The 103-acre site on which the College is located includes eight permanent buildings: an administrative/classroom building, one general purpose classroom building, a learning resources center, a fine arts building, a health and physical education building, a student center, security kiosk, and maintenance building. The instructors at Chattahoochee Valley take pride in their close relationships with students. Your questions, classes, and exams aren't passed along to graduate teaching assistants. Because your instructors often work in their area in addition to teaching, they stay current on the issues in their fields. Personal involvement with students, real-world experience and excellent credentials make our staff exceptional and personable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chattahoochee Valley Community College cost?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $4,320 for In-State students and $7,710 for Out-State students.
What is Chattahoochee Valley Community College's ranking?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Alabama for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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