How much has Kennebec Valley CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

22.78%

In-State

15.63%

Out-of-State

Kennebec Valley CC's tuition & fees has increased from $6,085 (2015) to $7,036 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 15.63% over the past 10 years.

The 2025 tuition & fees have risen more than 5% this year (2025) at Kennebec Valley Community College.

Kennebec Valley CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Maine's average increase rate of 41.81%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 14.29% from 2015 ($19,473).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Kennebec Valley CC's COA is $22,256, which is increased by 10.83% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Kennebec Valley CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 15.63% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,760. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Kennebec Valley Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,385$6,085-
2016-17$3,790$6,5507.64%
2017-18$3,757$6,517-0.50%
2018-19$3,817$6,6371.84%
2019-20$3,817$6,637
2020-21$3,882$6,7621.88%
2021-22$3,865$6,745-0.25%
2022-23$3,687$6,567-2.64%
2023-24$3,562$6,442-1.90%
2024-25$4,156$7,0369.22%
Kennebec Valley Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,400, and it has decreased -4.24% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,462-
2016-17$1,4771.03%
2017-18$1,400-5.21%
2018-19$1,400
2019-20$1,400
2020-21$1,400
2021-22$1,400
2022-23$1,400
2023-24$1,400
2024-25$1,400

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 3.57% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Kennebec Valley Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,926-
2016-17$11,886-0.34%
2017-18$11,810-0.64%
2018-19$11,810
2019-20$11,9891.52%
2020-21$12,2402.09%
2021-22$12,240
2022-23$12,240
2023-24$12,240
2024-25$13,82012.91%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Kennebec Valley Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Kennebec Valley Community College$7,036
($4,156)		$6,442
($3,562)		9.22%
Southern Maine Community College$7,036
($4,156)		$6,677
($3,797)		5.38%
Central Maine Community College$7,020
($4,140)		$6,744
($3,864)		4.09%
Eastern Maine Community College$7,036
($4,156)		$6,757
($3,877)		4.13%
York County Community College$7,036
($4,156)		$6,640
($3,760)		5.96%
Northern Maine Community College$7,036
($4,156)		$6,760
($3,880)		4.08%

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