Important Academic Statistics

Total 6,358 students attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 116 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 415 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 393 (full-time) and 655 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 22% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 62% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population6,358
Graduation Rate22%
Number of Faculty531
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $8,876 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
65% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,186 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$8,876
Average Financial Amount$5,186

Offered Certificate Programs

Kalamazoo Valley Community College offers 38 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 96 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate17040
2 Years Certificate20056
4 Years Certificate100
Total38096

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 96 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 40 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 56 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences 10 completers
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst0
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1
Word Processing1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Network and System Administration/Administrator4
Computer Support Specialist1
Education 0 completers
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Engineering Technology 2 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician2
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 2 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation2
Mechanics and Repairers 5 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician4
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)1
Precision Production Trades 17 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist13
Welding Technology/Welder4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 4 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)0
Total40
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 10 completers
Brewing Science10
Personal and Culinary Services 6 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef5
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1
Education 0 completers
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Engineering Technology 14 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician3
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician10
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician1
Legal Studies 1 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 7 completers
International/Global Studies7
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Mechanics and Repairers 2 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 3 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist2
Welding Technology/Welder1
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers
Graphic Design1
Illustration1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 9 completers
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0
Medical/Clinical Assistant9
Business 2 completers
Business Administration and Management0
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary2
Total56
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Engineering Technology 0 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician0
Total0

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 6,358 students have enrolled into Kalamazoo Valley Community College. By gender, 2,806 male and 3,552 female students are attending the school.
There are 4,257 White (66.96%), 713 Black/African American (11.21%), 506 Hispanic (7.96%), 146 Asian (2.30%), and 1,238 students with other races. 78 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,3582,8063,552
American Indian/Native American431627
Asian1466482
Black/African American713262451
Hispanic506205301
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander404
White4,2571,9672,290
Two More319123196
Un-Known292128164
Non-resident Alien784137

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