A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College with a gender ratio of 12% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
646
|
| Women |
789
|
Kalamazoo Valley Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 30.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=170541 IPEDS survey data for Kalamazoo Valley Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025