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Cedar Valley College
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Cedar Valley College Academics
Cedar Valley College is a community college founded in 1977 and located in Lancaster, Texas, about ten miles south of downtown Dallas. The college is tailored to students who want to increase their vocational skills, as well as local students who want to move on to four-year universities.
Cedar Valley has degree programs in Anthropology, Biology, Childhood Development, Cultural Studies, Drama, English, Human Development, Music Recording Technology, Nutrition, Physical Education, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Speech, Teacher Preparation, and more.
Cedar Valley College also offers dozens of Certificate Programs, including Accounting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Computer Graphics, Criminal Justice, Engine Technology, Management, Marketing Careers, Commercial Music Recording Technology, Office Technology, Real Estate Residential Building and Performance Technology, and Veterinary Technology. dl>
Cedar Valley College Admissions
Cedar Valley College has an open admissions policy, and will work with any applicant who wants to increase their academic or job skills.
College transfer students should submit their official transcripts, and must meet the college’s minimum academic requirements. Students transferring from another college or university in Texas must show ACCUPLACER, ASSET, COMPASS, or THEA test scores. Transfer applicants from an out-of-state college or from the private sector are required to submit assessment scores that meet the Texas Success Initiative program standards. A complete explanation of these standards can be found online.
International applicants must demonstrate proof of English proficiency on the Test of English as a Foreign Language. A minimum score of 530 on the paper test, 197 on the computerized test, or 71 on the Internet version is required for admission to Cedar Valley, although the score requirements may be waived if the student takes an English language program that meets the college’s standards. In addition, students do not need to show proof of English proficiency if they are a graduate from an accredited college or university in the United States. International students also must show proof of adequate finances, as well as medical proof that they have tested negative for tuberculosis within the previous year.
Cedar Valley College Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for students who need assistance paying for their education. This can come in the form of work-study programs, scholarships, or federal aid.
Some of the scholarships available to students who wish to attend Cedar Valley include the James Arthur Adkins Scholarship, Cedar Valley College General Scholarship, Cedar Valley College SECC Scholarship, John J. Etheredge Scholarship, Marie M. Razkow Service Learning Scholarship, Glenna Montgomery Reames Scholarship, Patrick Clancy Nolan Scholarship Fund, Lee Robinson Memorial Scholarship, and more.
When applying for federal aid, students should begin by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which can be done online. To receive aid, an applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent, declare a program of study, and maintain a satisfactory academic record.
Cedar Valley College Students
Students who want to pursue law enforcement careers can study at the college’s Law Enforcement Academy, which specializes in police officer training. The college also has the Best Southwest Small Business Development Center, which offers counseling and seminars for people seeking information on how to start and run their own business. Cedar Valley also has a number of student clubs and organizations.
Cedar Valley College specializes in distance learning, through its eCampus and eConnect programs.
Cedar Valley College Athletics
Cedar Valley College has men’s teams in baseball and basketball, and women’s teams in soccer and volleyball. The volleyball team won the NJCAA Division III National Championship in 2003.
Cedar Valley also has intramural sports programs in basketball and flag football.
Information Summary
Ranks 2925th overall and 150th in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
38.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,370 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
22 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
50% / 42% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
4,404 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Lancaster, TX 75134-3799
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,566 (10,925 urban / 641 rural) |
| Households | 3,950 (2.89 people per house) |
| Families | 3,057 (3.31 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 6,789 |
| Pop. — Asian | 52 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 11 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 102 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 3,680 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,169 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Medium two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Cedar Valley College?
Ranks 3968th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,170 | $2,160 | $3,450 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $39 | $72 | $115 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,370 | $3,360 | $4,650 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $13,372 | $14,362 | $15,652 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,362 | $7,352 | $8,642 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $990  $1,170 |
$1,800  $2,160 |
$2,880  $3,450 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,620  $7,010 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,580  $3,992 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,580  $3,992 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Cedar Valley College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Cedar Valley College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
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Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Cedar Valley College Ranks 4560th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,011 | 188 |  48% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $782 | 68 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $789 | 68 |  17% |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,453 | 48 |  12% |
| Any financial aid type | 244 |  62% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Cedar Valley College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 4 | 4 | 8 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 812 | 1,639 | 2,451 |
Hispanic | 262 | 292 | 554 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 21 | 52 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 8 | 13 | 21 |
White Non-Hispanic | 505 | 720 | 1,225 |
Race Unknown | 43 | 50 | 93 |
| Total | 1,665 | 2,739 | 4,404 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Cedar Valley College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 124 | 126 | |
| 122 | 2 | 124 | |
| 37 | 87 | 124 | |
| 11 | 51 | 62 | |
| 10 | 47 | 57 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Cedar Valley College Ranks 1552nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $53,925 ($55,476 male / $51,597 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 65 (39 male / 26 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 192 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.3 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $665,484 |
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Cedar Valley College Summary
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Cedar Valley College is a community college of the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD), located in Lancaster, Texas (USA) in southern Dallas County. Beginning in Spring of 2004, Cedar Valley College began operating the Cedar Valley College Center at Cedar Hill.
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