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Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Kalamazoo Valley Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Kalamazoo Valley Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 10,585 enrolled students in 2005.
More complete details are provided below.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
General Phone: (269) 488-4100
Admissions Phone: (269) 488-4281
Financial Aid Phone: (269) 488-4340
http://www.kvcc.edu
Kalamazoo Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 286 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, international studies, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 195 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Mechanics And Repair | 192 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 71 | dental hygienist, medical coding, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, surgical tech |
| Education And Teaching | 70 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Business And Management | 66 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, business and related services, electronic commerce |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Engineering Technician | 42 | CAD and design, electronics tech, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | systems analyst, webmastering, web design, computer programming |
| Design | 18 | graphic design, illustration |
| Office And Administration | 17 | executive secretary, office data entry |
| Engineering | 14 | engineering |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding, machinist |
| Construction Trades | 1 | plumbing, carpentry |
Number of programs and degrees for Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 665 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 283 | 11 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 107 | 21 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 4 |
In 2005, Kalamazoo Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 10,585 students (6,275 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 98% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kalamazoo, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (269) 488-4281
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,256 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,072 |
| Books and supplies | $ 912 |
Financial Aid:
Kalamazoo Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 694900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (269) 488-4340
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 68 | $64,858 | 54 | $62,523 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $64,858 | 54 | $62,523 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 4 | $13,594 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $13,594 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 42 | 76 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 31 | 38 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kalamazoo Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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