by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Kennebec Valley Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Kennebec Valley Community College is ranked #542 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Maine, it ranks #1 of 26 for value.
Read the full Kennebec Valley Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Kennebec Valley Community College is ranked #18 out of #26 in Maine for quality and #1 out of #26 for Maine value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Kennebec Valley Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Kennebec Valley Community College is ranked #542 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Kennebec Valley Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Kennebec Valley Community College costs about $5,462. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $21,848 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $12,079 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $3,910 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $5,462 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $21,848 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Kennebec Valley Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Kennebec Valley Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Kennebec Valley Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $48,316 | — | — |
| All Students | $21,848 | #542 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $15,640 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $48,316 | — | — |
| All Students | $21,848 | #1 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $15,640 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Kennebec Valley Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,716 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,251 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,712 |
| $75K–$110K | $8,325 |
About 81% of Kennebec Valley Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,485 per year. Get more details on the Kennebec Valley Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Kennebec Valley Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.