Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a small public community college in Alabama that focuses on affordable education, workforce training, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. It serves a primarily local student population and offers associate degrees and certificate programs in areas such as healthcare, technical trades, business, and general education. The college is designed to be accessible, with flexible scheduling options that support both traditional students and working adults.
Students often choose CVCC because of its low cost, small class sizes, and supportive learning environment. Faculty are generally approachable, and the college provides a practical, career-oriented education that helps students either enter the workforce quickly or continue their studies at a university. However, like many community colleges, campus life and extracurricular opportunities are limited, and resources are more basic compared to larger institutions. Overall, Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a solid option for students seeking an affordable, flexible, and career-focused start to higher education.
Tuition Fees
Find Below Estimated Tuition Fees for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Estimated expenses for academic year
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
Tuition and fees
In-state
$4,920
$4,980
$5,040
$5,100
1.2%
Out-of-state
$8,910
$8,790
$8,850
$8,970
1.4%
Books and supplies
$1,000
$1,000
$1,008
$1,008
0.0%
Living arrangement
Off Campus
Food and Housing
$5,500
$11,200
$11,200
$11,200
0.0%
Other expenses
$3,400
$6,052
$6,552
$6,052
-7.6%
Off Campus with Family
Food and Housing
–
–
–
$11,200
–
Other expenses
$3,400
$6,052
$6,552
$6,052
-7.6%
Total Expenses
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
2024-2025
% change 2023-2024 to 2024-2025
In-state
Off Campus
$14,820
$23,232
$23,800
$23,360
-1.8%
Off Campus with Family
$9,320
$12,032
$12,600
$12,160
-3.5%
Out-of-state
Off Campus
$18,810
$27,042
$27,610
$27,230
-1.4%
Off Campus with Family
$13,310
$15,842
$16,410
$16,030
-2.3%
Financial Aid
Find Below Financial Aid for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students. (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid1
203
97%
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Grant or scholarship aid
201
96%
$1,554,032
$7,732
Federal grants
148
71%
$945,925
$6,391
Pell grants
146
70%
$944,425
$6,469
Other federal grants
(*)
1%
(*)
(*)
State/local government grant or scholarships
5
2%
$4,000
$800
Institutional grants or scholarships
102
49%
$604,107
$5,923
Student loan aid
67
32%
$399,346
$5,960
Federal student loans
67
32%
$399,346
$5,960
Other student loans
0
0%
$0
—
1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
(*) Number awarded aid and total and average amounts of aid awarded are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
Find Below Financial Aid for All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid
Number awarded aid
Percent awarded aid
Total amount of aid awarded
Average amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
868
83%
$5,360,409
$6,176
Pell grants
689
66%
$3,432,402
$4,982
Federal student loans
446
43%
$2,906,477
$6,517
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid1
414
62%
$520,004
$1,256
1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Net Price
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
Average net price
$3,301
$6,741
$4,680
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income
2021-2022
2022-2023
2023-2024
$0 – $30,000
$1,980
$3,228
$3,275
$30,001 – $48,000
$3,857
$7,064
$5,181
$48,001 – $75,000
$5,612
$8,671
$5,474
$75,001 – $110,000
$7,759
$10,522
$4,845
$110,001 and more
$8,615
$11,047
$7,261
Enrollment
Category
Detail
Value
Notes
Transfer
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment
160
Moderate transfer activity
Attendance
Full-time / Part-time
33% / 67%
Mostly part-time students
Gender
Male / Female
33% / 67%
Female majority
Age
24 and under / 25+
72% / 28%
Mix of traditional and adult learners
Residence
In-state / Out-of-state
80% / 20%
Mostly local students
Distance Education
Exclusively online
12%
Small online-only group
Distance Education
Some online courses
32%
Hybrid learning common
Distance Education
No online courses
56%
Majority in-person
Race/Ethnicity
Black / African American
46%
Largest group
Race/Ethnicity
White
38%
Second largest group
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Small group
Race/Ethnicity
Two or more races
7%
Small group
Race/Ethnicity
Asian
1%
Very small group
Race/Ethnicity
Other groups
0%
Minimal
Admissions
This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
Programs/Majors
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
Program
12 week to <1 year Certificate
1 to <2 year Certificate
Associate
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
0
–
0
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
0
–
–
Business Administration and Management, General
3
–
10
Category total
3
–
10
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
