Kennebec Valley Community College
Public two-year college in Fairfield, ME that costs an average of $7,256 a year after financial aid and graduates 40% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$7,256
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
40%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,874
PublicTown (remote)1,597 undergraduates
Cost of Kennebec Valley Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $14,935 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,156 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,036 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,800 |
| Books and supplies | $1,400 |
| Average net price after aid | $7,256 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $6,446 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $6,870 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $7,015 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $10,470 |
| $110,001+ | $12,445 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kennebec Valley Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 40% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 64% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,998 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,874 |
| Rank in Maine (earnings) | 2nd of 7 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,250 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $128 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 36% |
| Students with federal loans | 12% |
Majors and programs at Kennebec Valley Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 79 | $99,810 | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 73 | $36,821 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 49 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 6 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 6 | — | — |
| Marketing | 2 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 8 | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 10 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 54 | — | — |
| Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services | — | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 61 | $74,420 | $18,351 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | $65,586 | $11,176 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | 33 | $52,275 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 52 | $42,319 | $18,599 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 74 | $37,443 | $10,503 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 51 | $32,143 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Biology | — | — | — |
| Biology/Biotechnology Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | 6 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 21 | — | — |
| Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 9 | — | — |
| Marketing | 46 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 29 | — | $15,962 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 5 | — | — |
| Psychology | 19 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maine
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | $8,127 | — | $46,579 |
| York County Community College | Wells | $3,013 | — | $45,918 |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | $5,388 | — | $45,995 |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | $7,369 | — | $44,952 |
| Beal University | Bangor | $49,163 | — | $43,193 |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | $11,277 | — | $48,636 |
About Kennebec Valley Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Fairfield, ME |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,597 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | kvcc.me.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kennebec Valley Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $14,935 a year (tuition and fees: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,256 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $6,446.
How much do Kennebec Valley Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,874 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 7 similar colleges in Maine.
What is Kennebec Valley Community College's graduation rate?
40% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.