Kalamazoo Valley Community College
About Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Kalamazoo Valley Community College teaches in southwestern Michigan and keeps a healthy living campus in the middle of the city, with a teaching farm and kitchen. Nursing and business are its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Students
4,997
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
28.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$4,144
Out-of-state: $9,094
Avg Net Price
$2,979
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,618
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
28.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
64%
Transfer Out
16%
Teaching Quality
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
24%
$/Student
$9.7K
Class Size
Medium
The 28.2% graduation rate is below average, but 64% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$4,144
In-State
$9,094
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,650
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,386
After Financial Aid
$2,979
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,290
Receive Grants
28.2%
Take Loans
17%
Tuition is $4,144/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $2,979.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College fund their education.
While in School
28.2%
Get Grants
Free money
17%
Take Loans
Must repay
$24,674
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$9,699
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$103/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $9,699, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Gender
55%
Female
45%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,997
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
38.5%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
32.6%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 45% of the student body. 38.5% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Midsize
Campus Quick Facts
4,997
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Kalamazoo Valley Community College fields 4 varsity teams with 78 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division I
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
4
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
78
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
41
Men
37
Women
2
Men's Teams
3
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Kalamazoo Valley Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,618
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$33K
436 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$67K
72 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$29K
41 grads
1yr Earnings
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
$46K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$54K
28 grads
1yr Earnings
Graphic Communications
$24K
20 grads
4yr Earnings
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.