Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

C-

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About Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College is a small, public institution in Fairfield, ME, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,597 students. 39% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $36,035.

Open

Acceptance

$3,910

Net price

1,597

Enrollment

39%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$3,910

Average net price

$4,156

In-state tuition

$7,036

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,400

Books & supplies

$12,149

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

13%

Students with federal loans

$13,255

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$3,361

$30–48K

$3,863

$48–75K

$4,146

$75–110K

$6,145

$110K+

$9,291

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing48.4%

Construction Trades12.1%

Humanities9.8%

Business8.7%

Education5.6%

Precision Production5.0%

Psychology2.8%

Biology1.9%

Engineering Tech1.9%

Mechanic & Repair Tech1.5%

After Graduation

$36,035

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$44,404

Median earnings (6 yrs)

39%

Graduation rate

64%

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,978

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,597

Total enrollment

68%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

71% women

29% men

Race & ethnicity

White

88%

Two or more races

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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