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92 Western Avenue
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
www.kvcc.me.edu
MISSION STATEMENT:
Kennebec Valley Community College is dedicated to the belief that each individual be provided an opportunity for the development of skills and knowledge leading to productive employment and self-fulfillment. The College offers associate degree, certificate and diploma programs to meet the needs of part-time and full-time students. In addition, courses are offered to accommodate the changing needs of Maine's employers.
Kennebec Valley Community College strives to create a skilled work force through cooperative efforts with regional industries, businesses, community services and health care organizations. The College endeavors to provide graduates with occupational and academic competencies which include analytical problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills which are critical for success in today's society.
Further, Kennebec Valley Community College strives to maintain the highest academic standard of teaching and learning through a continuous process of self-assessment and improvement. The College views as key to its mission an environment which is both safe and supportive of student growth and achievement.
| Type of institution: | Public, 2-year |
| Federal Aid: | Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). |
| Degrees offered: | Associate's |
| Certificates offered: | Less-than-2-years |
| Carnegie classification: | Associate’s Colleges: - These institutions offer associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees. |
| Regional Accreditation: | New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education |
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| Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students | |||
| 2003–04 | 2002–03 | 2001–02 | |
| Tuition & fees | |||
| In-state | $3,026 | $3,026 | $3,026 |
| Out-of-state | $5,669 | $5,699 | $5,699 |
| Books and supplies | $350 | $300 | $300 |
| Off-campus | |||
| Room and board | $5,769 | ||
| Other expenses | $2,025 | ||
| Off-campus with family | |||
| Other expenses | $1,827 | ||
Fall Enrollment |
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| 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | |
| Total enrollment | 1,767 | 1,501 | 1,385 |
| Total Undergraduate Enrollment: | 1,767 | 1,501 | 1,385 |
| Percent by gender | |||
| Men | 29.5% | 35.4% | 36.9% |
| Women | 70.5% | 64.6% | 63.1% |
| Percent by race/ethnicity | |||
| Black non-Hispanic | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| White non-Hispanic | 76.0% | 78.1% | 72.9% |
| Race-ethnicity unknown | 22.0% | 20.5% | 16.2% |
| Student counts | |||
| Full-time, first-time undergraduate students | 231 | 169 | 130 |
| % full-time, first-time undergraduate | 13.1 | 11.3 | 9.4 |
| % full-time, first-time undergraduate receiving financial aid | 82.0 | 90.8 |
Awards/degrees |
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| Conferred between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003 | |
| Total Less-Than-2-Year Certificates: | 82 |
| Total Associate Degrees | 210 |
| Largest programs 2003-04 | Degrees/certificates conferred |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 107 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services | 31 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 30 |
| Education | 26 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 22 |
Financial Aid - 2001 - 2002 |
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| Type of aid | Percentage of students receiving aid |
Average amount of aid they received |
| Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 56 | $2,913 |
| State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 53 | $3,441 |
| Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 22 | $710 |
| Loans to students | 39 | $2,418 |
