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Kennebec Valley Community College
- 92 Western Ave
- Fairfield, ME 04937
- OPEID College Code: 00982600
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- General Phone: (207) 453-5000
- President: Barbara Woodlee
- Website: www.kvcc.me.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,064

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.kvcc.me.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 53% | 55% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,717 | $3,420 | $1,442 | $1,004 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.2% | 4.9% | 8.0% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 12 | 15 |
| Number in Repayment | 256 | 242 | 187 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,766 | $3,424 | $3,304 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,439 | $5,854 | $5,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,066 | $1,042 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,068 | $7,068 | $6,012 |
| Other Expenses | $4,780 | $3,433 | $2,687 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,780 | $3,433 | $2,687 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,832 | $4,466 | $4,304 |
| Out of State | $7,505 | $6,896 | $6,804 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,680 | $14,967 | $13,003 |
| Out of State | $19,353 | $17,397 | $15,503 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,612 | $7,899 | $6,991 |
| Out of State | $12,285 | $10,329 | $9,491 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,064 Undergraduate: 2,064
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 733 Female: 1,331
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 733 Female: 1,331
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 541 Part-Time: 1,523
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 541 Part-Time: 1,523
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 15 | 0.7% |
| Black | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0.8% |
| White | 1,449 | 70% |
| Unknown | 562 | 27% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 209 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 419 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 251 | 12% |
| Ages 22-24 | 204 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 238 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 197 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 165 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 252 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 102 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 23 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 92 | 82 | 10 |
| Faculty Status | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Tenured Faculty | 32 | 32 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Primarily Instruction | 44 | 42 | 2 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 21 | 16 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 5 | 5 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,846 (36) | $51,014 (13) | $50,751 (23) |
| Instructor | $50,846 (36) | $51,014 (13) | $50,751 (23) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,416 (6) | $70,752 (1) | $63,149 (5) |
| Instructor | $64,416 (6) | $70,752 (1) | $63,149 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,112 (42) | $51,505 (14) | $50,915 (28) |
| Instructor | $51,112 (42) | $51,505 (14) | $50,915 (28) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 33% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 34% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 34% |
| Unknown | 17% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
