Overview
Enrollment
Cedar Valley College is a public two-year institution located in Lancaster, Texas, approximately 15 miles south of downtown Dallas. The college, established in 1977, operates as one of seven independently accredited colleges within the Dallas County Community College District. The 300-acre suburban campus features modern academic buildings and technical facilities, including a veterinary technology complex that supports one of the college's signature programs. Cedar Valley offers associate degrees and certificates in fields such as veterinary technology, automotive technology, business, and computer information technology, while maintaining transfer agreements with various four-year institutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The campus provides student support facilities including a library, learning center, and student services building, though it primarily serves commuter students.
Cedar Valley College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Annual Cost to Attend
In District Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,476 |
| Other Expenses Budget | $3,348 |
| Total One Year Cost | $17,594 |
Texas Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,348 |
| Total One Year Cost | $19,154 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 29% |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies | 23% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Business | 18% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=223773 IPEDS survey data for Cedar Valley College.
Current students may use the Cedar Valley College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024