Kennebec Valley Community College

www.kvcc.me.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,880

2023 Average Net Price

$7,268

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,381

25.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.8%

97 Graduates

About

Kennebec Valley Community College is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, ME. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentrations at Kennebec Valley Community College were General Health Services (35 degrees awarded), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (24 degrees), and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

In 2023, 389 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kennebec Valley Community College. 59.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (348 degrees), 49.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College is $2,880, which is $−5,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kennebec Valley Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 472 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College is $2,880, which is $5,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,268.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Kennebec Valley Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College was $2,880. The cost of tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College is $−5,373 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,268

2023 Value

14.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kennebec Valley Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,268. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kennebec Valley Community College grew by 14.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,510

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kennebec Valley Community College was of $6,510 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Kennebec Valley Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.3% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kennebec Valley Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 472 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kennebec Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 2,381 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kennebec Valley Community College is 601 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,780. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Kennebec Valley Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kennebec Valley Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.2% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.672% Asian, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.084% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kennebec Valley Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.1%), followed by White Male (35.6%) and Two or More Races Female (2.07%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

25.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kennebec Valley Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,381 students. The full-time enrollment at Kennebec Valley Community College is 601 and the part-time enrollment is 1,780. This means that 25.2% of students enrolled at Kennebec Valley Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kennebec Valley Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Kennebec Valley Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kennebec Valley Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,076 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
101 enrolled students
Two or More Races
77 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kennebec Valley Community College is 87.2% White, 4.24% Hispanic or Latino, 3.23% Two or More Races, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.672% Asian, 0.588% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.084% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 60 students (2.52%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 71 more women than men received degrees from Kennebec Valley Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kennebec Valley Community College is white (348 degrees awarded). There were 49.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

The most common Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years concentration at Kennebec Valley Community College is General Health Services (35 degrees awarded), followed by Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (24 degrees) and Welding Technology (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kennebec Valley Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (61 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), and Health (183 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennebec Valley Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,541,688 people), Registered nurses (1,501,640 people), Secondary school teachers (489,369 people), Education administrators (270,449 people), and Special education teachers (213,357 people).

The most specialized majors at Kennebec Valley Community College in 2023 are Construction (61 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), Health (183 degrees), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Education (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennebec Valley Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Kennebec Valley Community College are Construction (61 degrees awarded), Precision Production (26 degrees), Health (183 degrees), Engineering Technologies (9 degrees), and Education (26 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kennebec Valley Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kennebec Valley Community College.

Most Common (2023)

General Studies
32 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Kennebec Valley Community College was General Studies with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kennebec Valley Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

159

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

230

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 159 degrees were awarded to men at Kennebec Valley Community College, which is 0.691 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (230).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kennebec Valley Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Kennebec Valley Community College in Electrician, which is 31 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Kennebec Valley Community College in General Health Services, which is 7.75 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Kennebec Valley Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kennebec Valley Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
348 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
7 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kennebec Valley Community College is white (348 degrees awarded). There were 49.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (7 degrees).

3.6% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
205 degrees awarded
White Male
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kennebec Valley Community College is white female (205 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (143 degrees).

Operations

Kennebec Valley Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.2k (0.731%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Kennebec Valley Community College had a total salary expenditure of 19.6M. Kennebec Valley Community College employs 50 Instructors. Most academics at Kennebec Valley Community College are Female Instructor (29), and Male Instructor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kennebec Valley Community College are: Management, with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Endowment

$3.99M

2023 Endowment

0.839%

decline from 2022

Kennebec Valley Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.99M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kennebec Valley Community College declined 0.839% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.81M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kennebec Valley Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.54M

2023 Salaries

12.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kennebec Valley Community College paid a median of $8.54M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($19.6M) and a 12.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0881% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.645% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.09M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kennebec Valley Community College paid a total of $3.09M to 50 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kennebec Valley Community College was Instructor with 50 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kennebec Valley Community College were Management with 20 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees, and Service with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kennebec Valley Community College was Female Instructor with 29 employees, and Male Instructor with 21 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kennebec Valley Community College.

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