- 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 9,143 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,143 students
- In-state tuition: $4,896
- Out-state tuition: $6,601
- Acceptance Rate: 25%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 36%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
666 staff
224 staff
Student Body
The student population of Kalamazoo Valley Community College has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Kalamazoo Valley Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,143 students
3,006 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
# Full-Time Students
1,909 students
904 students
# Part-Time Students
7,234 students
2,102 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
914 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,909 students
965 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
7,234 students
2,448 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
188 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
64%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,100
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,896 is less than the state average of $5,506. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,601 is less than the state average of $7,381. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,896
$5,506
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,601
$7,381
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,226
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,201
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
25%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- 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.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
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 100%. Kalamazoo Valley Community College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Michigan with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Kalamazoo Valley Community College famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Kalamazoo Valley Community College's ranking?
Kalamazoo Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Lowest acceptance rates.
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