Kennebec Valley Community College
Tel:
(207)453-5000
- 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 2,401 students (25% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 14%.
- Kennebec Valley Community College is the only community colleges within Somerset County, ME.
- The nearest community college to Kennebec Valley Community College is Purdue University Global (19.5 miles away).
Top Placements
Kennebec Valley Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Kennebec Valley Community College | (ME) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 72 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,401 students | 1,107 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 589 students | 421 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,812 students | 686 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| % Black | - | 3% |
| % White | 93% | 86% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.26 |
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| College Completion Rate | 27% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $34,200 | $33,900 |
Source: 2016 (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 (19.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Purdue University GlobalPrivate, for profit1,080 students | 19.50 Mi14 Marketplace Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(800)987-7734 19.501,080 - 4,664 students | 19.60 Mi46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207)621-3000 19.604,664 - Beal CollegePrivate, for profit429 students | 42.80 Mi99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)947-4591 42.80429 - New England School of CommunicationsPrivate, non-profit443 students | 43.40 Mi1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207)941-7176 43.40443 - 3,162 students | 44.20 Mi1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)755-5100 44.203,162
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