by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Kennebec Valley Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kennebec Valley Community College amounted to $4,156 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,036. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for were $1,276 in-state and $1,276 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Fees | $1,276 | $1,276 |
| Total | $4,156 | $7,036 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
What will Kennebec Valley Community College cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Kennebec Valley Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In ME | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Kennebec Valley Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Kennebec Valley Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| One Year Ago | $2,880 | $5,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,880 | $5,760 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Kennebec Valley Community College has trended over the reported years.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.89%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,276. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 1.56%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,145.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,276 | $7,145 |
| In 2 Years | $4,399 | $7,256 |
| In 3 Years | $4,526 | $7,369 |
| In 4 Years | $4,656 | $7,483 |
| In 5 Years | $4,790 | $7,599 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $29,253, versus roughly $17,857 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Kennebec Valley Community College, head to the Kennebec Valley Community College Financial Aid page.
