Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	21%

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, KVCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, KVCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at KVCC is reported to be 21%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at KVCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,432

Cost of attendance at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,502

Cost of attendance at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 67 of freshman students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College received on average $5,211 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,211

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	208	39%	$4,673	$972,013
Other Federal Grant	264	50%	$4,874	$1,286,713
State Grant/Scholarships	88	17%	$2,859	$251,557
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	161	30%	$1,935	$311,524
Total Grant & Scholarships	355	67%	$5,211	$1,849,794

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College students is 20.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 17.9%.

20.6%

asian 23.1% 3 students
African American 7.8% 6 students
white 24.0% 134 students
unknown 15.4% 2 students
hispanic 7.8% 5 students
International Students 26.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 19.6% 11 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Kalamazoo Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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