Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kirkwood Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Kirkwood Community College is $5,980 for Iowa residents and $7,968 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 4.79% from last year at Kirkwood CC.
- Total 12,406 students have enrolled in Kirkwood CC and, of that, 2,795 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Kirkwood CC offers 126 programs and 13 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Kirkwood CC is 35% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Kirkwood Community College is $5,980 for Iowa residents and $7,968 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 4.79% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5,380 | $6,970 |
| 2021 | $5,140 | $6,736 |
| 2022 | $5,308 | $7,072 |
| 2023 | $5,700 | $7,604 |
| 2024 | $5,980 | $7,968 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Kirkwood Community College offers 128 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 12 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Kirkwood Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 71 | 9 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 36 | 1 |
| Total | 128 | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 177 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 38 |
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | 36 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 29 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 18 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 733 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 149 |
| Business Administration and Management | 116 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 26 |
| Interior Design | 19 |
Student Population
Total 12,406 students have enrolled to Kirkwood Community College. By gender, there are 5,487 male and 6,919 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.79 to 1.
Kirkwood Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,795 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 | 20 | 28 |
| Asian | 241 | 117 | 124 |
| Black or African American | 1,271 | 530 | 741 |
| Hispanic | 758 | 293 | 465 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| White | 8,575 | 3,815 | 4,760 |
| Two or More Races | 426 | 175 | 251 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 848 | 435 | 413 |
| Total | 12,406 | 5,487 | 6,919 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College is 35% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $6,187 and 43% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 35% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 67% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,187 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 261 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 800 |