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Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a 2-year community college located in Kalamazoo, Texas. The college offers certificates and degrees in several academic programs. It serves to more than 11,000 students at present.
The original campus is known as Texas Township Campus, and is located outside the city limits of Kalamazoo. Established in 1966, KVCC also offers seminars and workshops for:
The sports teams of KVCC are nicknamed the Cougars. Sports sponsored by the college include women’s golf, volleyball, tennis, softball and men’s & women’s basketball.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is located in Kalamazoo, MI (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 11,113 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
More complete details are provided below.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
General Phone: (269) 488-4100
http://www.kvcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 337 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, sign language translation, international studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 268 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 196 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support and Technology | 84 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical coding, medical assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 77 | engineering technology, electronics tech, CAD and design, HVAC tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Business and Management | 76 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, electronic commerce |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Office and Administration | 45 | office data entry, executive secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 40 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Design | 33 | graphic design, illustration, design and visual communication |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 30 | systems analyst, web design, computer programming, webmastering |
| Media | 11 | animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Production Trades | 9 | welding, machinist |
| Engineering | 9 | engineering |
| Medical Administration | 9 | medical office assistant, medical transcription |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 3 | chemical tech |
| Law | 2 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 784 | 37 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 361 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 135 | 18 |
In 2007-2008, Kalamazoo Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 11,113 students (5,958 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kalamazoo, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,348 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,495 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,073 |
Financial Aid:
Kalamazoo Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 694900)
Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 74 | $78,121 | 56 | $77,541 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $78,121 | 56 | $77,541 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 45 | 81 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 33 | 39 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
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
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
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
Engineering Technology, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical 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
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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