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 6,334 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 6,334 students
In-state tuition: $4,896
Out-state tuition: $6,601
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Minority enrollment: 36%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 237 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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The student population of Kalamazoo Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 47% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,896 is less than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,601 is less than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
25%
75%
Source: 2025 (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 the acceptance rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
The acceptance rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Kalamazoo Valley Community College is Kellogg Community College (17.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts (26-27)
Enrollment: 6,334 students
In-state tuition: $4,896
Out-state tuition: $6,601
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Minority enrollment: 36%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,930 per year for in-state students and $6,838 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
