Community College of Vermont
- 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 5,844 students (20% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 22%.
- Community College of Vermont is one of 2 community colleges within Chittenden County, VT.
- The nearest community college to Community College of Vermont is Woodbury College (0.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Community College of Vermont places among the top 20% of community colleges in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 450 teachers has grown by 119% over five years.
| Community College of Vermont | (VT) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 450 staff | 81 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,844 students | 482 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,168 students | 369 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,675 students | 113 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 2% |
| % Asian | 4% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% |
| % Black | 5% | 2% |
| % White | 84% | 78% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.38 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $27,800 | $30,700 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Community College of Vermont is Woodbury College (0.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Woodbury CollegePrivate, non-profit132 students | 0.00 Mi660 Elm St
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802)229-0516 0.00132 - 422 students | 1.70 Mi56 College Street
Montpelier, VT 05602
(802)223-6324 1.70422 - 1,542 students | 23.70 Mi1 Main Street
Randolph Center, VT 05061
(802)728-1000 23.701,542 - Sterling CollegePublic116 students | 27.40 Mi16 Sterling Drive
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
(802)586-7711 27.40116 - Champlain CollegePrivate, non-profit3,585 students | 33.80 Mi246 S. Willard St
Burlington, VT 05401
(802)860-2700 33.803,585
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