Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,562 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,442 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,978 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,994 | State avg: $18,022. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 30.96% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 14.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Kennebec Valley Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,442
Books and supplies
$1,400
Fees and remainder
$6,136
Sticker price
$13,978
Average net price
$6,994
Average aid coverage
50%
$6,984 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Kennebec Valley Community College pays approximately $6,994 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Maine average of $18,022 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Kennebec Valley Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Maine and national averages.
Kennebec Valley Community College net price
$6,994
Maine average
$18,022
National average
$17,506
Kennebec Valley Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,442 and average net price at $6,994. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,442
Current net price
$6,994
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Kennebec Valley Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$36,035
Undergraduates
1,538
10-Year Median Earnings - Kennebec Valley Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Kennebec Valley Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Kennebec Valley Community College?
Undergraduates
1,538
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
30.96%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
14.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 30.96% of Kennebec Valley Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 14.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Kennebec Valley Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Kennebec Valley Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Kennebec Valley Community College lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Kennebec Valley Community College is listed at 92 Western Ave, Fairfield, ME 04937-1367. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Kennebec Valley Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Not available | $6,442 | $6,994 | $36,035 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 61.40% | $30,226 | $21,185 | $89,964 |
| Bowdoin College | 8.02% | $64,910 | $20,786 | $82,735 |
| Colby College | 6.83% | $66,600 | $23,939 | $80,490 |
| Maine College of Health Professions | 33.33% | $17,827 | $20,438 | $79,840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kennebec Valley Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Kennebec Valley Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Kennebec Valley Community College tuition?
Kennebec Valley Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,442.
What is Kennebec Valley Community College's average net price?
Kennebec Valley Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,994.
What is Kennebec Valley Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $36,035 for Kennebec Valley Community College.
Is Kennebec Valley Community College accredited?
Kennebec Valley Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Kennebec Valley Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,538 undergraduate students at Kennebec Valley Community College.
What percentage of Kennebec Valley Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Kennebec Valley Community College in the local dataset is 30.96%.
What is the federal loan rate at Kennebec Valley Community College?
The federal loan rate for Kennebec Valley Community College in the local dataset is 14.91%.
Where should I verify Kennebec Valley Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Kennebec Valley Community College or the latest official federal education data.