C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

Chattahoochee Valley Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Phenix City, Alabama 36869
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 36%
Outcomes
C
47/100
Affordability
B+
78/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
42/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,712
Total Enrollment
36%
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,741
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Chattahoochee Valley Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,438
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$32,196
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
36.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
40.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 56th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AL wage index 0.78). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$67,491$84,610+5%#302 of 962#138$13,133
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,470$39,485-11%#720 of 947#408$7,621

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Chattahoochee Valley Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $173,739
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,342/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 31903 (10.3% cap, Columbus)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,810 $7,620

Financial Aid

96%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
28%
Take Out Loans
$6,741
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,228
$30,001 - $48,000$7,064
$48,001 - $75,000$8,671
$75,001 - $110,000$10,522
$110,001+$11,047

Student Demographics

1,712
Total Students
64%
Women
35%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Hispanic 8%
Black 44%
Asian 1%
Two or More 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

With Family 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 56%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 15%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 35%
25-64 (Adult) 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chattahoochee Valley Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Chattahoochee Valley Community College?
Tuition at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is $3,810 for in-state students and $7,620 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,741.
What is the graduation rate at Chattahoochee Valley Community College?
The graduation rate at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is 36%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Chattahoochee Valley Community College a good school?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Chattahoochee Valley Community College?
Chattahoochee Valley Community College has a total enrollment of 1,712 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology