Outcomes at Kalamazoo Valley CC
Graduation Rate
22.54%
Transfer-out Rate
15.20%
Retention Rate
62.00%
The graduation rate at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 22.54% last year which is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. 172 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 763 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 20.00%.
The transfer-out rate is 15.20% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan. The retention rate (full-time students) is 62% that is average compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Michigan.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Kalamazoo Valley Community College and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
Next table summarizes the outcome measures with number of students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. 172 students have completed and 116 students have transferred out to other institute. In addition, 142 students still enrolled and 333 students have left the school before completing program.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 763 | 366 | 397 |
| Completers | 172 (22.54%) | 78 (21.31%) | 94 (23.68%) |
| Transfer-out | 116 (15.20%) | 56 (15.30%) | 60 (15.11%) |
| Still Enrolled | 142 (18.61%) | 63 (17.21%) | 79 (19.90%) |
| No Longer Enrolled | 333 (43.64%) | 169 (46.17%) | 164 (41.31%) |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
Below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by program length and completion time. The number in parenthesis is graduation rate. The numbers and rate for the 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and rate for that period. For example, 0 students have completed in 2 years and additional 2 students have completed in 3rd year (for less than 2 years programs).
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150% normal time (Overall) | 172 (22.54%) |
78 (21.31%) |
94 (23.68%) |
| 150% normal time (Less than 2 years programs) | 2 (0.26%) |
1 (0.27%) |
1 (0.25%) |
| 150% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 170 (22.28%) |
77 (21.04%) |
93 (23.43%) |
| 100% normal time (Overall) | 141 (18.48%) |
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| 100% normal time (2 but less than 4 years programs) | 141 (18.48%) |
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Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 22.54% (172/763) | 21.31% (78/366) | 23.68% (94/397) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 25.00% (2/8) | 33.33% (1/3) | 20.00% (1/5) |
| Asian | 31.25% (5/16) | 25.00% (1/4) | 33.33% (4/12) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 6.76% (5/74) | 2.56% (1/39) | 11.43% (4/35) |
| Hispanic | 13.85% (9/65) | 13.33% (4/30) | 14.29% (5/35) |
| White | 25.34% (132/521) | 24.90% (61/245) | 25.72% (71/276) |
| Two or More Race | 21.95% (9/41) | 16.67% (3/18) | 26.09% (6/23) |
| Unknown | 40.00% (6/15) | 37.50% (3/8) | 42.86% (3/7) |