Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a public two-year institution located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, within a midsize suburban area. The college enrolls 9,143 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 23% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 66% (IPEDS 2023).

The college provides a wide range of technical and healthcare programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Welding Technology/Welder, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology, Network and System Administration/Administrator, CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, and Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics, at both certificate levels.

Located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the college serves a diverse suburban and regional population in southwest Michigan. Its programs span healthcare, culinary arts, manufacturing, and technology, reflecting the industrial and service economy of the greater Kalamazoo area.