Kennebec Valley Community College

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Fairfield, Maine. Kennebec Valley Community College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 2,554 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Kennebec Valley Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus

Interested in journalism or communications? Kennebec Valley Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Kennebec Valley Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Kennebec Valley Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Kennebec Valley Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Kennebec Valley Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Kennebec Valley Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a better idea of what Kennebec Valley Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Kennebec Valley Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Kennebec Valley Community College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Kennebec Valley Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $3.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Kennebec Valley Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Kennebec Valley Community College meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Kennebec Valley Community College full-time are awarded $7,298 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Kennebec Valley Community College. Based on this information, how does Kennebec Valley Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Kennebec Valley Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Kennebec Valley Community College?

Kennebec Valley Community College is located in the small town setting of Fairfield, Maine.

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