Kennebec Valley Community College

92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
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Tel: (207) 453-5000
www.kvcc.me.edu
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  • Kennebec Valley Community College, one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System, is a commuter college located on a sixty-acre campus in central Maine.

School Highlights

Kennebec Valley Community College serves 2,473 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 25%.

Top Rankings

Kennebec Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kennebec Valley Community College(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty72 staff65 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kennebec Valley Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 31:1 over five years.
The Kennebec Valley Community College diversity score of 0.31 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has grown by 131% over five years.
Total Enrollment2,473 students1,632 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:123:1
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# Full-Time Students573 students421 students
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# Part-Time Students1,900 students1,211 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
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% Black
1%
4%
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% White
82%
75%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
12%
14%
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Diversity Score0.310.42
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College Completion Rate
45%
37%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,200$33,900
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,345 is less than the state average of $4,764. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,045 is less than the state average of $8,005. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$3,345$4,764
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Out-State Tuition Fees$6,045$8,005
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid85%85%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,696$11,777
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • KVCC was organized in 1969 by the 104th Maine Legislature and first classes began in the fall of 1970, with 35 full-time and 131 part-time students. Since then, KVCC has undergone many changes and has grown to an enrollment of 1,772 full and part-time students enrolled in credit courses for the fall semester, 2004. In addition, non-credit enrollment and contract training enhance KVCC's enrollment by approximately 1,043 students. The College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. and offers 25 full-time associate degree, diploma and certificate programs. In addition, KVCC offers a comprehensive schedule of continuing education courses and business and industry outreach programs. Kennebec Valley Community College's Center for Professional Development has an established history in industrial, mechanical, medical, safety, computer, and business training. Areas in which courses are available include, but are not limited to Motion Control / Mechanical Maintenance, OSHA, Industrial, Licensure Courses, Business and Computers and Personal Enrichment. The Marden Center for Student Success provides numerous services designed to meet individual academic and learning needs by interacting with students, faculty and staff to promote educational opportunity, academic achievement, and personal growth. The Center offers specialized advising and registration, short-term personal counseling, career guidance, general information and referral to community services. The Continuing/Community Education Division (CED) at Kennebec Valley Community College provides credit and Professional Development course offerings and training to those individuals, businesses and organizations that require flexible scheduling and unique, innovative programming.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Kennebec Valley Community College is Purdue University Global-Lewiston (19.6 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Purdue University Global-Lewiston
    Public
    503 students | 19.60 Mi475 Lisbon Street
    Lewiston, ME 04240
    (207) 333-3300     19.60503
  • University of Maine at Augusta
    Public
    4,128 students | 19.80 Mi46 University Dr
    Augusta, ME 04330
    (207) 621-3000     19.804,128
  • Beal College
    Private for-profit
    207 students | 42.70 Mi99 Farm Road
    Bangor, ME 04401
    (207) 947-4591     42.70207
  • Central Maine Community College
    Public
    3,068 students | 44.20 Mi1250 Turner Street
    Auburn, ME 04210
    (207) 755-5100     44.203,068
  • Maine College of Health Professions
    Maine College of Health Professions Photo - two students learning how to do IV's
    Private not-for-profit
    177 students | 45.40 Mi70 Middle Street
    Lewiston, ME 04240
    (207) 795-2840     45.40177
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,473 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,345
  • Out-state tuition: $6,045
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 18%
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Did You Know?
For Maine public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,764 per year for in-state students and $8,005 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,890 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Maine is Central Maine Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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