Chattahoochee Valley Community College tuition is $3,192 per year for in-state residents. This is 16% cheaper than the national average public two year tuition of $3,795. The cost is 47% cheaper than the average Alabama tuition of $6,040 for 2 year colleges. Tuition ranks 2nd in Alabama amongst 2 year colleges for affordability and is the 31st most expensive 2 year college in the state. If attending from out-of-state, the tuition is $6,384 which represents a 100% premium.
The school charges an additional fees of $744 in addition to tuition bringing the total effective in-state tuition to $3,936.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College doesn't offer on campus housing. If you're not living with family you will need to budget for food and housing in the Phenix City area just like you would for a college with dorms. The estimated rent and meal expense per academic year for off campus housing is $5,500.
The estimated annual cost for books and supplies is $800.
Off-campus students should budget for $2,000 in other miscellaneous living expenses.
The total tuition and living expense budget for in-state Alabama residents to go to CVCC is $12,236 for the 2021/2022 academic year. Out-of-state students who don't have Alabama residence can expect a one year cost of $15,428. Students residing at home with parents providing food and housing should budget a total cost of $6,736.
Citation: Price data from the U.S. Department of Education's 2022 IPEDS survey response for Chattahoochee Valley Community College and represent reported costs for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Estimated Budgets | |
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Alabama Resident Total Budget (Living Off Campus) | $12,236 |
In-State Tuition | $3,192 |
Other Fees | $744 |
Off-Campus Housing Budget | $5,500 |
Off-Campus Other Budget | $2,000 |
Books and Supplies | $800 |
Alabama Resident Total Budget (Living with Parents) | $6,736 |
In-State Tuition | $3,192 |
Other Fees | $744 |
Family Provided Room and Board | $0 |
With-Family Other Living Budget | $2,000 |
Books and Supplies | $800 |
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Depending on many factors including student and parent income and assets, the total cost of attendance may be less than the $12,236 published price if scholarship or grant aid is made available to you.
The net out-of-pocket total cost you end up paying or financing though student loans is known as the net price. The reported CVCC net price for in-state students is $3,125* for the 2019/2020 academic year. This net price includes housing and meal expenses.
96% of Chattahoochee Valley Community College students received grant aid in 2019/2020. The average total aid amount was $7,674. 72 percent of students received aid in the form of Pell Grants from the U.S. Federal Government. The average Pell Grant awarded for 2019/2020 was $5,731. To apply for a Pell Grant to attend Chattahoochee Valley Community College, the first step is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Financial Aid Summary | |
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Average Annual Net Price | $3,125* |
Percent of Students Receiving Grant Aid | 96% |
Average Total Grant Aid | $7,674 |
Percent of Students Receiving Pell Grants | 72% |
Average Amount of Pell Grant Aid | $5,731 |
The average net total cost of attendance for different levels of family income after federal, state or local government, institutional grant and scholarship aid are awarded. Data last published for the 2019/2020 academic year.
Family Income | Avg. Net Price |
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$0 to $30,000 | $2,686 |
$30,001 to $48,000 | $1,199 |
$48,001 to $75,000 | $4,402 |
$75,001 to $110,000 | $6,231 |
$110,000+ | n/a |
CollegeCalc has estimated typical coverage of the annual in-state tuition and living expenses of $12,236. Breakdown is based on average grant aid and federal loan aid which will vary based on your family income.
Money granted to you by the U.S. Department of Education, Chattahoochee Valley Community College or other organizations. These are not loans and do not need to be repaid.
Low interest student loans funded by the U.S. Department of Education. This amount will need to be repaid.
Covered by family savings, work or private student loans which you will have to repay.
*Reported Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's Academic Year 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Note that for colleges with no reported on-campus room and board, the average net price has been increased to account for living expenses. This number may not only reflect the net price paid to the school for tuition.
School | Cost vs. Chattahoochee Valley Community College |
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Columbus Technical College | 24.8% less expensive |
Georgia Military College Columbus Campus | 71.4% more expensive |
South Georgia Technical College | 6% less expensive |
Southern Union State Community College | 15.6% more expensive |
Central Alabama Community College | 15.6% more expensive |
Being a school offering two year programs, prospective students should consider the multi year outlay when budgeting the cost for two years at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
At the current published rates, an estimated total tuition, fees and living expense price for a 2 year associate degree at CVCC is $24,472 for students graduating in normal time. This methodology for estimating the 2 year cost is a straight multiple of the most recent reported annual total cost and does not factor in tuition increases during the time you're in school. It also assumes you receive no grant or scholarship aid and pay the full list price.
**Based on a 2 year multiple of Average Annual Net Price for in state students receiving grant or scholarship aid reported to the U.S. Department of Education's 2019/2020 IPEDS Survey. Financial aid is only available to those who qualify. Consult this school's net price calculator for further understanding of your potential net price.
Most colleges don't charge students on an annual basis but instead require payment semester by semester. If you ever need to take an additional semester of classes to complete you degree you shouldn't have to pay for a full academic year. These our estimated costs for a semester at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
Alabama Resident Tuition Per Semester | $1,596 |
Alabama Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $6,118 |
Non-Alabama Resident Tuition Per Semester | $3,192 |
Non-Alabama Resident Total Cost Per Semester | $7,714 |
Some schools offer the ability to take single classes by paying on a per credit hour basis. The reported price per credit hour and estimated cost for one class at Chattahoochee Valley Community College are as follows. Per credit costs are for reference only as many schools will not allow students to pay by credit hour.
Price per credit hour for Alabama residents | $133 |
Cost for one class for Alabama residents (3 credit hours) | $399 |
Price per credit hour for out of state residents | $266 |
Cost for one class for out of state residents (3 credit hours) | $798 |
Cost for one class for out of state residents (4 credit hours) | $1,064 |
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What will it cost to send your child to Chattahoochee Valley Community College in the future? Nationally, university tuition prices are rising around 5% per year. Looking out five, ten, fifteen or eighteen years, these are CollegeCalc's estimates how much you could expect to pay for a 2 year degree assuming tuition increases at the national average rate. Estimated future prices are based on the current in-state 2 year cost of $24,472.00. Use the college savings plan calculator below to perform a more comprehensive analysis on future costs and how much you will need to save for Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
Annual | 2 Year Degree | |
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Estimated Cost in 5 years for students enrolling in 2028 | $16,007 | $32,014 |
Estimated Cost in 10 years for students enrolling in 2033 | $20,429 | $40,859 |
Estimated Cost in 15 years for students enrolling in 2038 | $26,074 | $52,147 |
Estimated Cost in 18 years for students enrolling in 2041 | $30,184 | $60,367 |
What was tuition at CVCC five, ten, fifteen or twenty years ago? Hop into our time machine and take a look. Pay attention to how aggressive the school has been with price increases in the past as it provides indication as to how the school may raise tuition in the next few years. Historical tuition and fees for all available data years back to 1987 follows.
Year | In-State | Out-of-state | Annual Increase |
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2012 | $3,210 | $6,420 | 18.9% |
2011 | $2,700 | $5,400 | -8.2% |
2010 | $2,940 | $5,070 | 8.9% |
2009 | $2,700 | $4,830 | 0% |
2008 | $2,700 | $4,830 | 0% |
2007 | $2,700 | $4,830 | 0% |
2006 | $2,700 | $4,830 | 0% |
2005 | $2,700 | $4,830 | 7.1% |
2004 | $2,520 | $4,800 | 20% |
2003 | $2,100 | $3,900 | 2.9% |
2002 | $2,040 | $3,840 | 13.3% |
2001 | $1,800 | $3,360 | -9.1% |
2000 | $1,980 | $3,852 | 22.2% |
1999 | $1,620 | $3,180 | 20% |
1998 | $1,350 | $2,475 | 0% |
1997 | $1,350 | $2,475 | 3.4% |
1996 | $1,305 | $2,385 | 16.9% |
1995 | $1,116 | $1,953 | 0% |
1994 | $1,116 | $1,953 | 0% |
1993 | $1,116 | $1,953 | 7.8% |
1992 | $1,035 | $1,811 | 60.5% |
1991 | $645 | $1,095 | 7.5% |
1990 | $600 | $1,050 |
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Chattahoochee Valley Community College is a two year community college located in Phenix City, Alabama. Full time enrollment is 498 and part time is 862. Chattahoochee Valley Community College has an open admission policy meaning that any prospective student who has completed high school or attained a GED certificate may enroll in classes. Learn more about Chattahoochee Valley Community College at CollegeSimply.
Only undergraduate degrees are offered at this school.
AddressChattahoochee Valley Community College is a public not for profit institution. Public schools often represent the best value for your education dollar, especially when students qualify for in-state tuition.
Chattahoochee Valley Community College cost and financial aid data source: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101028 IPEDS survey data. Data last updated February 2023 and reflects academic year 2021/2022 costs reported by the school.