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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI · Suburb · 4,997 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) is highly regarded for providing an affordable, flexible pathway to higher education, particularly renowned for its premier programs in nursing, culinary arts, and sustainable agriculture. The student experience is defined by a supportive, career-focused campus culture that offers hands-on training, active student clubs, and flexible scheduling tailored for both commuter and working students. What truly sets KVCC apart is its innovative Bronson Healthy Living Campus—which uniquely integrates healthcare education, culinary arts, and local food systems—alongside seamless transfer partnerships that make transitioning to nearby four-year institutions like Western Michigan University effortless.


Wikipedia:Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) is a public community college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its main campus is located in Texas Charter Township, with a few other locations located in Kalamazoo.

Location
Kalamazoo, MI, 49003-4070 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
111 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$11,386
Out-of-state COA
$16,336
Avg net price
$2,979
In-state tuition
$4,144
Out-of-state tuition
$9,094
Books & supplies
$1,650/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,290
$30–48k
$1,859
$48–75k
$4,119
$75–110k
$6,989
$110k+
$8,353
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
25%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
40%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,553
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,618
Median debt
$9,699
Monthly loan payment
$103
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,250$9,751
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,696
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$24,674
Independent students
39%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
68%
Race & ethnicity
White
61%
Hispanic
10%
Black
15%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Institutional
Endowment
$17M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
24%
Avg faculty salary
$11,727/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,722
Federal loan rate
17%

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