Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 2-year
Faculty
537 Faculty Members | 20:1 student faculty ratio
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
6767 West O Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003
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Phone
(269) 488-4100
Website
https://www.kvcc.edu/
Mission Statement
We are committed to enriching the lives of our students and communities through quality educational programs and services.
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Mission Statement
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We are committed to enriching the lives of our students and communities through quality educational programs and services.
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$6,100
Out of state
$8,170
Graduate
In state
No information
Out of state
No information
Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
78%
Did not receive aid
22%
Type of aid |
% of students recieving aid |
Average amount |
Federal grants |
53.0% |
$5,031 |
State/local grants |
16.0% |
$2,970 |
Institutional grants |
32.0% |
$2,033 |
Loans |
19.0% |
$3,692 |
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Examples: [General Management], [Business Administration]
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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A program that prepares individuals to provide technical administrative support to professional accountants and other financial management personnel. Includes instruction in posting transactions to accounts, record-keeping systems, accounting software operation, and general accounting principles and practices.
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Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
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A program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of special assistants and/or personal secretaries for business executives and top management. Includes instruction in business communications, principles of business law, public relations, scheduling and travel management, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, conference and meeting recording, report preparation, office equipment and procedures, office supervisory skills, and professional standards and legal requirements.
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets. Examples: [Social Media Marketing]
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to the layout, design and typographic arrangement of printed and/or electronic graphic and textual products. Includes instruction in printing and lithographic equipment and operations, computer hardware and software, digital imaging, print preparation, page layout and design, desktop publishing, and applicable principles of graphic design and web page design.
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Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
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A program that prepares individuals to use computer applications and related visual and sound imaging techniques to manipulate images and information originating as film, video, still photographs, digital copy, soundtracks, and physical objects in order to communicate messages simulating real-world content. Includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks.
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Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
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A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design.
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory, web page standards and policies, elements of web page design, user interfaces, vector tools, special effects, interactive and multimedia components, search engines, navigation, morphing, e-commerce tools, and emerging web technologies.
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Network and System Administration/Administrator
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A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. Examples: [Network Administration]
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Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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A program that prepares individuals to develop and maintain web servers and the hosted web pages at one or a group of web sites, and to function as designated webmasters. Includes instruction in computer systems and networks, server installation and maintenance, web page design and editing, information resources management, web policy and procedures, Internet applications of information systems security, user interfacing and usability research, and relevant management and communications skills. Examples: [Website Development], [Web Development], [Webmaster]
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CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
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EDUCATION
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ENGINEERING
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Pre-Engineering
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A program that prepares individuals for admission or transfer to a baccalaureate-level program in any of the fields of engineering. Examples: [Pre-Engineering Transfer Program]
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
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A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation. Examples: [Electronics Technician], [Consumer Product Electronics Technician]
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician
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A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using air conditioning, refrigeration, ventilation, and heating systems. Includes instruction in principles of heating and cooling technology, design and operational testing, inspection and maintenance procedures, installation and operation procedures, and report preparation. Examples: [Air Conditioning and Heating (ACH)], [Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (ACR)], [Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (ACHR)], [Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (HRAC)], [Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)], [Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)], [Air Conditioning Technology]
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the design and development phases of a wide variety of projects involving mechanical systems. Includes instruction in principles of mechanics, applications to specific engineering systems, design testing procedures, prototype and operational testing and inspection procedures, manufacturing system-testing procedures, test equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.
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CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
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A program that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and advanced computer software and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design, solids modeling, engineering animation, computer-aided drafting (CAD), computer-aided design (CADD), and auto-CAD techniques. Examples: [Engineering Graphics and Design], [Engineering Graphics Technology]
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint program in health services occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized training programs or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
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Medical/Clinical Assistant
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures.
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations.
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to assist in developing respiratory care plans, administer respiratory care procedures, supervise personnel and equipment operation, maintain records, and consult with other health care team members. Includes instruction in the applied basic biomedical sciences; anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the respiratory system; clinical medicine; therapeutic procedures; clinical expressions; data collection and record-keeping; patient communication; equipment operation and maintenance; personnel supervision; and procedures for special population groups.
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. Examples: [Nursing (ASN)], [Nursing (BSN, BScN)], [Nursing (MSN, MScN, MN)], [Registered Nurse (RN)]
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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PRECISION PRODUCTION
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
Types of Degrees Offered
- Certificate
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Doctoral degree
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Admissions
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
56%
Male Students
44%
Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian70.03%
- Black9.28%
- Hispanic/Latino7.78%
- Two Or More Ethnicities6.11%
- Not Specified3.76%
- Asian2.15%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.75%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.14%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
11,012
Undergraduate students
11,012
Attendance breakdown
Full time
32%
Part time
68%
Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Diving
- Fencing
- All Track Combined
Female sports:
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- All Track Combined
- Diving
Full List of Athletics
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Female
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
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