Important Academic Statistics

Total 6,334 students attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 116 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 363 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 416 (full-time) and 599 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is 28% and transfer-out rate is 23%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population6,334
Graduation Rate28%
Number of Faculty479
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Kalamazoo Valley Community College is $9,094 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
49% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,728 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$9,094
Average Financial Amount$5,728

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, 198 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 Certificate170108
2 Years Certificate20090
4 Years Certificate100
Total380198

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 198 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 108 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 90 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 12 completers
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst2
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications1
Word Processing1
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration1
Network and System Administration/Administrator5
Computer Support Specialist1
Education 0 completers
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Engineering Technology 6 completers
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician6
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0 completers
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation0
Mechanics and Repairers 58 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician44
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)10
Precision Production Trades 28 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist13
Welding Technology/Welder15
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 1 completers
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services (other)0
Total108
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Agriculture 4 completers
Brewing Science4
Personal and Culinary Services 11 completers
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef10
Culinary Arts/Chef Training1
Education 0 completers
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Engineering Technology 24 completers
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician13
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician6
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician5
Legal Studies 3 completers
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 8 completers
International/Global Studies8
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 0 completers
Criminal Justice/Police Science0
Mechanics and Repairers 0 completers
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician0
Precision Production Trades 9 completers
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4
Welding Technology/Welder5
Visual and Performing Arts 1 completers
Graphic Design1
Illustration0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 7 completers
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist0
Medical/Clinical Assistant7
Business 4 completers
Business Administration and Management2
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary2
Total90
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 2023-2024, total 6,334 students have enrolled into Kalamazoo Valley Community College. By gender, 2,865 male and 3,469 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,994 White (63.06%), 816 Black/African American (12.88%), 579 Hispanic (9.14%), 166 Asian (2.62%), and 1,351 students with other races. 111 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total6,3342,8653,469
American Indian/Native American401624
Asian1667294
Black/African American816310506
Hispanic579256323
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander734
White3,9941,8972,097
Two More343125218
Un-Known278132146
Non-resident Alien1115457

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