Chattahoochee Valley Community College

2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 1,705 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,705 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,320
  • Out-state tuition: $7,710
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Chattahoochee Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1973
Campus Size
94 acres
Total Faculty
67 staff
72 staff

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
CVCC: Powering Growth, Fueling Futures
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

Student Body

The student population of Chattahoochee Valley Community College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chattahoochee Valley Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,705 students
2,097 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
555 students
737 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
1,150 students
1,360 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,705 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
737 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,150 students
1,593 students
% Asian
1%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
7%
7%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
46%
27%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
39%
55%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
29%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,600

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,320 is more than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,710 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,320
$4,029
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,710
$6,906

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
91%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,750

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

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

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,705 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,320
  • Out-state tuition: $7,710
  • Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Alabama public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,029 per year for in-state students and $6,906 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,954 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Alabama is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Alabama community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Alabama is Chattahoochee Valley Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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