Kalamazoo Valley Community College

6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a two-year, comprehensive, public institution. This means that we offer a broad array of programs and courses designed for immediate employment as well as transfer to four-year institutions. Our "go-to-work" programs will give you skills necessary for immediate employment in today's highly technological and skill-based work force. Our transfer programs will give you solid grounding for success in a four-year college or university. Graduates in programs designed for immediate employment are highly successful, both in terms of job placement and in terms of entry salaries. Those who seek the bachelors degree have found that the first two years at KVCC prepare them well for upper division work.

School Highlights

Kalamazoo Valley Community College serves 6,656 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 28%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,656 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,896
  • Out-state tuition: $6,601
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 666 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
666 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kalamazoo Valley Community College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College diversity score of 0.38 is less than the state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,656 students
2,783 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,066 students
1,079 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,590 students
1,704 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
476 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,066 students
1,115 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
2%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
8%
12%
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% White
77%
72%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.38
0.46
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
21%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$30,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,896 is less than the state average of $4,944. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,601 is less than the state average of $6,878. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,896
$4,944
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,601
$6,878
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$10,226
$11,704
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,201
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Kalamazoo Valley Community College was established by vote of the people in 1966. It is a comprehensive, public, two-year college. Our enrollments total between 10,000 and 11,000 each semester. The College offers certificate programs in over 20 areas of study and associate of applied science degrees in 25 areas. These "go-to-work" programs include business careers, health careers, human and public service careers, and technical and industrial careers. Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC) also provides a quality experience for transfer students, offering the associate of arts degree in education and liberal arts, and the associate of science degree in pre-science and pre-engineering. We are a fully accredited institution. KVCC has two campuses: the Texas Township Campus and the Arcadia Commons Campus. Designed by Aldon Dow, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, the Texas Township Campus is housed on 187 acres of rolling woodland west of Kalamazoo. This campus is just off I-94 and the I-94/US 131 interchange. Additional acres are also available for future expansion at this location. At Texas Township, students may participate in athletics and intramural programs, play tennis, use the pool or exercise facilities, or maybe cross country ski on the College's wooded trails. The Texas Township Campus, which totals about 430,000 square feet, is home to the Advanced Technology Center, a showcase for cutting edge developments in design and manufacturing technologies. The Advanced Technology Center features a manufacturing floor and demonstration area, an auditorium with uplink/downlink and teleconferencing facilities, a computer-integrated manufacturing cell, a lab dedicated to computer-assisted drafting, design and manufacturing, and other state-of-the-art facilities. Staff of the Center work with industry to assess new manufacturing technologies, demonstrate new products, train employees in new processes or tools, and share these developments with KVCC students. Our Learning Center provides one-to-one tutoring, study skills development, assistance to students with special needs, and other tools for your educational success. Other services include a friendly and knowledgeable financial aid staff, touch tone as well as in-person registration, and counselors who are dedicated to you, the student. Student activities and clubs provide opportunities to connect to other students as well as to develop skills which will add to your learning experience and make you a better job candidate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kalamazoo Valley Community College cost?
Kalamazoo Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $4,896 for In-State students and $6,601 for Out-State students.
What is Kalamazoo Valley Community College's ranking?
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,656 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,896
  • Out-state tuition: $6,601
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,944 per year for in-state students and $6,878 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.46, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Schoolcraft College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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