Kellogg Community College

450 North Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49017
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • Kellogg Community College is a public institution of higher learning which shall provide academic, occupational, general, and lifelong learning opportunities for all people in its district and contiguous service area. The College shall maintain close ties with community-based organizations and business and professional groups; exercise a leadership role in the educational advancement of the area; promote innovation and preparation for change; and provide support and assistance in economic development activities.

School Highlights

Kellogg Community College serves 3,453 students (23% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 86%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,453 students
  • In-state tuition: $149
  • Out-state tuition: $225
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Kellogg Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 393 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Kellogg Community College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
393 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Kellogg Community College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Kellogg Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,453 students
2,074 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
782 students
726 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,671 students
1,348 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Kellogg Community College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
264 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
782 students
737 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,671 students
1,287 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
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% Asian
8%
14%
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% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
5%
6%
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% White
5%
14%
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% Hawaiian
72%
56%
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% Two or more races
8%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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Diversity Score
0.46
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1939%
0.2325%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2287%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800
$30,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $149 is less than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $225 is less than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$149
$4,952
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$225
$6,896
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Tuition Notes
Per credit hour.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$17,016
$11,704
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Kellogg Community College was founded in 1956 by the Battle Creek Board of Education which operated it until 1970 when voters created an area-wide college district.The College, situated on sites in Battle Creek, Albion (Eastern Academic Center), Coldwater (Grahl Center), Hastings (Fehsenfeld Center), and Ft. Custer Industrial Park (Regional Manufacturing Technology Center), offers nearly 100 pre-professional college/university transfer curricula; approximately 40 occupational associate degree programs in health, business, secretarial, technical and public science fields; and over 30 certificate programs aimed toward job preparation; and related training for apprenticeships. KCC provides customized training services designed and delivered to area businesses and institutions and a wide range of lifelong learning programs for personal enrichment. Over the past several years, hundreds of area businesses have received specialized training for thousands of employees and dozens of small businesses and individuals through the College's customized training programs. The institution shall provide a comprehensive range of curricula, courses, activities, and services, limited only by the responsible management of its financial, personnel, and physical resources. The College was fully reaccredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools during the spring semester of 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kellogg Community College cost?
Kellogg Community College's tuition is approximately $149 for In-State students and $225 for Out-State students.
What sports does Kellogg Community College offer?
Kellogg Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Kellogg Community College's ranking?
Kellogg Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,453 students
  • In-state tuition: $149
  • Out-state tuition: $225
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,952 per year for in-state students and $6,896 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $11,103 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Michigan is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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