Community College of Vermont

What Community College of Vermont does

Community College of Vermont is Vermont's second-largest public college and the only community college in the Vermont State Colleges System, founded in 1970 and headquartered at 660 Elm Street, Montpelier. It serves approximately 9,812 students annually across 12 statewide academic centers (within 25 miles of nearly every Vermont household) and a Center for Online Learning, with 34 of its 39 degree and certificate programs available fully online. Its core product set comprises 12 associate degree programs, 27 certificate programs, plus secondary pathways (dual enrollment, Early College, Fast Forward, Free Degree Promise), workforce training (Career Pathway Entry Program, registered apprenticeships, Corrections Education), and student support services (TRIO, Veteran Services, Prior Learning Assessment, Transfer Pathways). The technology stack is commodity educational infrastructure — Canvas LMS for course delivery, Zoom and Microsoft Teams for synchronous instruction, Handshake for recruiting, Accuplacer for placement, Tutor.com for 24/7 tutoring, and Colleague Self-Service for registration — with no proprietary AI/ML layer.

CCV's business model rests on a hybrid of tuition (lowest in Vermont at $290/credit in-state, $399/credit out-of-state, plus a $125 per-semester admin fee), state appropriations channeled through the Vermont State Colleges System, federal grants (a $2M+ five-year TRIO award, Pell Grants to 53% of degree students, Title III), and private philanthropy (Ellucian Foundation, McClure Foundation, All Within My Hands Foundation, VSAC-administered 802 Opportunity Grant covering tuition and fees for Vermonters with family income under $100,000). Customer segments span adult and non-traditional learners (average age 26, 90% part-time, 74% working), high school students in dual enrollment, veterans (400+ per semester), first-generation and low-income students (52% and 53% respectively), and corrections-involved populations. Operating with 171 full-time staff and 468 part-time adjunct faculty, CCV runs an asset-light model with no dormitories and no athletics, which has translated into structural cost flexibility and the only Vermont public higher-ed institution to grow enrollment in spring 2026.

Name

Community College of Vermont

Legal name

Community College of Vermont

Website

https://ccv.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Community College of Vermont is a public community college serving approximately 10,000 students annually across 12 Vermont academic centers and online programs. It offers associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and dual enrollment at the state's lowest tuition, with stackable financial aid covering most Vermonters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Online learning
• Workforce development
• Prior learning assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpelier

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees. In-state tuition is $290/credit (lowest in Vermont), out-of-state is $399/credit, with $125 per-semester administrative fee. Additional fees for specific courses, independent study, field experience, and prior learning assessment.
2. Federal Grants: Federal funding including TRIO Student Support Services grant ($2 million+ over five years), Pell Grants distributed to students (53% of degree students receive Pell), and Title III grants for expanding locations and services.
3. Private Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Ellucian Foundation ($10,000 PATH Scholarship), McClure Foundation (Free Degree Promise partnership), and other donors supporting scholarships, veteran services, and student support programs.
4. State Funding and 802 Opportunity: State of Vermont funding through Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) partnership for 802 Opportunity Grant covering tuition and fees for Vermonters with family income $100,000 or less. Also includes Vermont National Guard Tuition Benefit Program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Community College of Vermont delivers affordable associate degree programs (12 programs) and certificate programs (27 programs) through 12 statewide academic centers and a robust online learning platform. CCV serves nearly 10,000 students annually with the lowest tuition in Vermont at $290/credit, offering open admissions, multiple course delivery formats (in-person, online, synchronous, hybrid), Prior Learning Assessment for college-equivalent credit from life experience, and pathways such as Dual Enrollment, Early College, and the Free Degree Promise for high school students, plus workforce development and veteran/military-connected student services.

Product overview

Community College of Vermont is a not-for-profit public higher education institution offering a portfolio of 12 associate degree programs and 27 certificate programs across 9 areas of study (Art & Design, Business, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, Information Technology, Liberal Studies, Manufacturing, STEM Studies). The institution operates a hub-and-spoke model with 12 academic center locations statewide plus a Center for Online Learning, enabling 34 programs to be completed fully online. CCV's offerings extend beyond traditional academics to include workforce development programs (Career Pathway Entry Program, Corrections Education, Registered Apprenticeships), secondary education pathways (Early College, Dual Enrollment, Fast Forward, Free Degree Promise), and student support services (TRIO, Veteran Services, Prior Learning Assessment, Transfer Pathways). The institution differentiates through affordability—offering the lowest tuition in Vermont at $290/credit—and access programs such as 802 Opportunity (tuition-free for families earning $100,000 or less) and Free Degree Promise (free second year for Early College completers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs (12 programs)

Quantifiable outcome

• Spring 2026 enrollment grew approximately 5%, making CCV the only public higher education institution in Vermont not cutting programs or facing deficits
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to administer the 802 Opportunity Grant, providing tuition- and fee-free college for Vermonters with family income of $100,000 or less. VSAC works with CCV to pay tuition and enrollment fees for eligible students. Also administers Vermont Grant application and other state financial aid programs.
• McClure FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver the Free Degree Promise program, providing a second year at CCV tuition-free for students who complete the Early College program. The McClure Foundation provides funding and support to extend the program to current 10th and 11th graders.
• Vermont Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Corrections Postsecondary Education Initiative to deliver education to incarcerated individuals. Aims to reduce Vermont's recidivism rate and support workforce development by providing college access to justice-involved populations.
• HandshakecoreTechnology or IntegrationCCV's online job and internship recruiting site gives employers access to hundreds of potential employees. Employers can post jobs and internships, review student resumes, host virtual info sessions and interviews. Second-largest college in state provides significant student pool.
• Vermont Four-Year Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements with institutions across Vermont and the region making transferring seamless, easy, and affordable. Benefits include application and fee waivers, tuition discounts, transfer scholarships, course alignment, and guaranteed admissions through the Vermont Transfer Guarantee.
• Vermont Agency of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCV played significant leadership role in writing Act 77 (Flexible Pathways bill) providing opportunities for Vermont high school students to take college courses for free. Active in dual enrollment and early college initiatives statewide.
• Vermont employers (various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partnerships for workforce education and credentials. Programs designed with input from Vermont employers regarding skills and knowledge they seek in workers. Includes Career Pathway Entry Program, registered apprenticeships, and customized training.
• Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCV is the fifth member of the Vermont State Colleges system since 1972. VSCS provides governance through Board of Trustees, shared policies, and integrated services including VSCS Libraries serving both CCV and Vermont State University students.

Scale indicators25 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Vermont State University: Sister institution within the same Vermont State Colleges System, offering bachelor's and associate programs statewide. Overlaps with CCV on associate degrees and shares governance, policies, and student services.
• University of Vermont: Vermont's flagship public university with a long-standing articulation agreement guaranteeing CCV graduates admission. Competes indirectly for Vermont students but partners with CCV via transfer pathways.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit institution with a significant online footprint serving adult learners across New England and nationally. Competes with CCV Online for working adult and transfer-oriented students.

Direct peers

• Granite State College: New Hampshire public college focused on adult learners, online delivery, and workforce credentials. Directly comparable in mission, student demographic, and flexible delivery model.
• Greenfield Community College: Massachusetts community college serving a rural western Massachusetts population bordering Vermont. Comparable in scale, demographics, transfer-and-workforce mission, and reliance on state appropriations.
• Community College System of New Hampshire: Operates multiple community colleges across New Hampshire, serving a similarly rural New England population with associate degrees and workforce credentials. Directly comparable public community college system in a neighboring state.
• Northern Essex Community College: Massachusetts community college offering associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training to a similar adult-learner population. Comparable in scale, mission, and rural/small-city service area.

Regional players

• Landmark College: Vermont-based private college specializing in students with learning differences. Operates in the same Vermont market and occasionally shares accessibility-services expertise, but serves a narrower niche.
• Champlain College: Vermont-based private college with strong online and career-focused programs. Operates in the same Vermont higher-education market but with a tuition model and student profile distinct from CCV's public community college mission.

Emerging players

• Northwest Technical Center / Vermont CTE Network: Vermont's network of career and technical education centers partners with CCV on Fast Forward dual enrollment for technical education students. Comparable as a workforce credentialing pathway but at the secondary level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/ccv_vermont
• Xx.com/CCV_VT
• Facebookfacebook.com/101948112024
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/community-college-of-vermont

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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