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Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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:

  • Computer software
  • Enforcement professionals
  • Health care professionals
  • Law
  • Manufacturing processes
  • Personal development
  • Supervisory management

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.

Overview of Kalamazoo Valley Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in mechanics and repair.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Selectivity

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Faculty

Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

Kalamazoo Valley Community College had 11,113 enrolled students in 2007.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49003-4070
General Phone: (269) 488-4100
http://www.kvcc.edu

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts339liberal arts and sciences, general studies, international studies, sign language translation
Mechanics And Repair186automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair
Nursing And Emergency Medicine176licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology82respiratory care tech, medical assistant, surgical tech, dental hygienist, medical coding
Business And Management76business management, accounting technology, marketing, electronic commerce, call center operation
Engineering Technician67HVAC tech, CAD and design, electronics tech, engineering technology, mechanical engineering tech
Education And Teaching62elementary school teaching, physical education teaching
Security And Law Enforcement49criminal justice and police, fire-fighting
Office And Administration30office data entry, executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering22systems analyst, web design, webmastering, computer programming
Design21graphic design, illustration
Engineering12engineering
Medical Administration6medical office assistant, medical transcription
Science And Laboratory Technician5chemical tech
Law4legal secretary
Production Trades4machinist, welding
Media4animation and special effects, desktop publishing and imaging
Construction Trades1plumbing

Number of programs and degrees for Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree73834
Award of less than 1 academic year2379
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years17021
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007, Kalamazoo Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 11,113 students (6,771 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Black9%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown5%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1924%
20-2121%
22-2417%
25-2913%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-643%
65+0%

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time63 %
Part-Time39 %

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,255
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,371
Books and supplies$ 1,032

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 Faculty

Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured6049
Non-tenured, but on tenure track166
Non-tenured and not on tenure track36

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year1*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year76$72,94857$74,164
All faculty totalacademic year76$72,94857$74,164

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total364581
Basketball141226
Baseball16016
All Other Sports63339

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
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
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Illustration

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

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

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Kalamazoo Valley Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Kalamazoo Valley Community College Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Kalamazoo Valley Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Kalamazoo Valley Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 12%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 13%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Kalamazoo Valley Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Kalamazoo Valley Community College % of degrees in design
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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