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Kennebec Valley Community College, established in 1969 and also known as KVCC, is a public, two-year college located in Fairfield, Maine, United States. It is a unit of the Maine Community College System. The campus is spread across an area of 64 acres. The college offers more than 20 full time associate’s degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
KVCC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in several intramural sports including basketball, baseball, softball, and ice hockey. The students can take part in the various onsite clubs, which include Physical Therapist Assistant Club, Valley Quilting Club, Occupational Therapy Assistant Club, KVCC Lions Club. KVCC offers several types of financial aid to the needy students.
Kennebec Valley Community College is found in Fairfield, ME. Fairfield is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Kennebec Valley Community College.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Kennebec Valley Community College is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and construction trades.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Kennebec Valley Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,064 in 2007 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Kennebec Valley Community College prepares students to achieve their educational, professional, and personal goals in a supportive environment by shared values of responsibility, integrity, and respect."
More complete details are provided below.
Kennebec Valley Community College
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937-1367
General Phone: (207) 453-5000
http://www.kvcc.me.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 45 | radiographer, medical assistant, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, lineworker |
| Business And Management | 26 | marketing, accounting technology, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 23 | teacher aide |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child development |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech, drafting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | forest technology |
| Office And Administration | 6 | executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 2 | biology tech |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | industrial mechanics |
Number of programs and degrees for Kennebec Valley Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 246 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 13 |
In 2007, Kennebec Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,064 students (1,052 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 28% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 98% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fairfield, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,766 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,439 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,066 |
Financial Aid:
Kennebec Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 982600)
Kennebec Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $63,149 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 5 | $63,149 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $51,014 | 23 | $50,751 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 13 | $51,014 | 23 | $50,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Technology/Technician
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
Lineworker
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kennebec Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
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
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