Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC) is located in Hickory, North Carolina. It was founded in 1958 and is a public two-year college. The main campus covers an area of more than 160 acres, and there are branches in Newton and Taylorsville. It offers more than 50 associate degree programs and more than 200 certificate courses, covering nursing, business, engineering, art and STEM. It emphasizes practical teaching and flexible academic system, and has a regional simulation hospital and manufacturing solution center. The student-teacher ratio is about 12:1. It promotes dual credits, early college programs and university transfer guarantees, connects with local industries, and is committed to student career development and community service.
#313 in Best Community Colleges in America
#2 5 in Best Community Colleges in North Carolina
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