Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Public two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI that costs an average of $2,461 a year after financial aid and graduates 25% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,461
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
25%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$43,182
PublicMidsize suburb4,997 undergraduates
Cost of Kalamazoo Valley Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $12,174 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,242 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $9,312 |
| Books and supplies | $1,650 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,461 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,374 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $1,062 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $963 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $5,059 |
| $110,001+ | $7,251 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kalamazoo Valley Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 25% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 64% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $40,276 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $43,182 |
| Rank in Michigan (earnings) | 9th of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $13,335 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $152 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 16% |
Majors and programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 20 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | — | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 22 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 16 | — | — |
| Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications | 3 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 1 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 18 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other | 14 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 75 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 50 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 154 | $73,464 | $15,183 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 49 | $62,854 | $15,565 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 37 | $62,060 | $12,850 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 67 | $46,042 | $9,387 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 89 | $41,221 | $14,536 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 875 | $36,359 | $9,650 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 27 | $28,836 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 15 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 5 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 7 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 19 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 26 | — | — |
| Engineering | 44 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 17 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 5 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 33 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Marketing | 13 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 12 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 20 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Michigan
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Community College | Flint | $9,438 | — | $37,337 |
| Delta College | University Center | $7,911 | — | $41,641 |
| Wayne County Community College District | Detroit | $5,268 | — | $34,732 |
| Schoolcraft Community College District | Livonia | $9,329 | — | $45,652 |
| Lansing Community College | Lansing | $5,292 | — | $44,318 |
| Kellogg Community College | Battle Creek | $4,975 | — | $42,219 |
| Northwestern Michigan College | Traverse City | $3,926 | — | $44,186 |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon | $3,531 | — | $41,245 |
About Kalamazoo Valley Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI |
| Setting | Midsize suburb |
| Undergraduates | 4,997 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | kvcc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kalamazoo Valley Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $12,174 a year (tuition and fees: $4,242 in-state, $9,312 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,461 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,374.
How much do Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $43,182 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 27 similar colleges in Michigan.
What is Kalamazoo Valley Community College's graduation rate?
25% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.