Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Michigan. The campus is located in a suburb, in Kalamazoo.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 8,316 students attend the school. Every year 15% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Kalamazoo Valley Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,415, and fees were $231. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,260 and $231 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students8,316 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 68 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 102 miles radius of Kalamazoo Valley Community College
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Glen Oaks Community College
25 miles away |
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Kellogg Community College
27 miles away |
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Southwestern Michigan College
27 miles away |
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Grand Rapids Community College
51 miles away |
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Everest Institute - Grand Rapids
56 miles away |
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Lansing Community College
67 miles away |
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Muskegon Community College
75 miles away |
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Montcalm Community College
77 miles away |
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Northwest State Community College
89 miles away |
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ATS Institute of Technology - Chicago
102 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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Henry Ford College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Kellogg Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Lake Michigan College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Lansing Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Mott Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Muskegon Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Schoolcraft College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Washtenaw Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $105/credit | |
| In State Students | $181/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $243/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $8,145 | $10,935 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $12,670 | $17,010 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $22,625 | $30,375 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 80% of Kalamazoo Valley Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,352 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $388 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $2,572 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $1,685 |
| Federal Student Loans | 25% | $3,507 |
| Private Loans | -- | $2,871 |
$4,128
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,733 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,781 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,417 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,860 |
| Over $110,000$8,494 |
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Student Population
8,316
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,353
Women
3,963
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
72% |
|
Black/African American |
13% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Michigan state board of nursing.
