Kellogg Community College is ranked the No. 1 best community college in Michigan for the second consecutive year by financial services company WalletHub.
That’s according to the company’s list of “Best & Worst Community Colleges (2024)” released Aug. 13. KCC also ranks 21st on the list nationwide out of a sample of 653 institutions, placing the College among the top 3.2% of community colleges across the U.S.
WalletHub created the list to provide prospective students with an at-a-glance comparison of various institutions’ quality and affordability, “to determine where students can receive the best education at the lowest price,” according to the report.
The researchers evaluated community colleges on 18 metrics across three dimensions: Cost & Financing, Education Outcomes, and Career Outcomes. Metrics included the cost of in-state tuition and fees; the presence of free community-college education initiatives; student-to-faculty ratios; graduation rates; median salaries of graduates; and others.
The full report can be viewed at wallethub.com/edu/e/best-worst-community-colleges/15076.
“The WalletHub report once again validates what our community already knows: Kellogg Community College remains the most accessible and affordable option for local students seeking a quality education,” KCC President Dr. Paul Watson said. “Education is vital to a thriving community, and KCC is proud to be recognized as a leader in helping every student succeed and work toward a better future.”
Watson’s comments are bolstered by MI School Data reports that year over year for more than a decade have shown more high school graduates in Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties choose to begin their higher education pursuits at KCC than at any other college or university in the state.
Registration for KCC’s Fall 2024 semester is open now, with the first fall classes beginning Aug. 26. For more information about signing up for fall classes, visit kellogg.edu/registration. To apply to KCC online for free, visit kellogg.edu/apply.
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