Skip to main content
CollegeHelpGuide
Kennebec Valley Community College logo

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME·Public·1,538 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,538 students.

N/A
Accept
1,538
Students
$6,994
Net Price
N/A
Grad Rate
$32,300
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public institution located in Fairfield, Maine with approximately 1,538 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,994 per year. Typical graduates earn $32,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public community college in Fairfield and Hinckley, Maine. It is one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System.

This is a strong option if you're looking to minimize debt and get into the workforce quickly — at just $6,994/year average net cost and a median graduation debt of only $9,500, it's one of the more affordable paths you'll find. The concern worth flagging is that median earnings sit at $32,300 a decade out, which is modest, so your long-term financial picture will depend heavily on which specific program you choose and what you do with it afterward. Worth considering for healthcare, trades, or transfer pathways where the low cost makes the math work in your favor.

Founded
1969
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions47%
Education7%
Business & Marketing5%
Psychology2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,562
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,442
Avg Net Price
$6,994
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants31%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,000
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$32,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White89%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,538 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Kennebec Valley Community College

92 Western Ave

Fairfield, ME 04937-1367

View on Google Maps →

Other Schools in Maine

Browse all Maine schools →

Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
Trademarks

All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.