Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $7,968 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,406 and it offers 57 programs(10 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Kirkwood Community College is $7,968 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Kirkwood Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
43% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,187 (exclude student loans).
Kirkwood CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$7,968
Average Financial Amount$6,187

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Kirkwood Community College offers 57 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 2,300 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Kirkwood Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate211331
2 Years Certificate361315
Total5722,300

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 331 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 315 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,654 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Agricultural Production Operations0-
Agricultural Production Operations (other)0-
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 75 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications40-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8-
Network and System Administration/Administrator23-
Computer Support Specialist4-
Engineering Technology [+] 14 completers-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD4-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD6-
Work and Family Studies [+] 10 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant10-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 16 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting16-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 87 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician87-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 16 completers-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)11-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician5-
Business [+] 113 completers-
Business Administration and Management29-
Accounting14-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science9-
Marketing/Marketing Management4-
Construction Management57-
Total331
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 17 completers-
Agricultural Production Operations0$32,700
Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming10-
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (other)0-
Turf and Turfgrass Management0-
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)0-
Animal Health7-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 0 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation0-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 2 completers-
Computer Support Specialist2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 21 completers-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef16$31,500
Culinary Arts/Chef Training5-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 61 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician1-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology48-
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician3-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD1-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician8-
Work and Family Studies [+] 2 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4 completers-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting4-
Human Services [+] 2 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy2-
Construction Trades [+] 11 completers-
Carpentry/Carpenter3-
Plumbing Technology/Plumber8-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 45 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology14-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician13-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician18-
Precision Production Trades [+] 1 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 136 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant8$32,100
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist0-
Medical/Clinical Assistant17$31,900
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant8-
Surgical Technology/Technologist9-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training94-
Business [+] 13 completers-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0$25,400
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management6-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations0-
Construction Management7-
Total315
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 88 completers-
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling14-
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation18-
Agricultural Production Operations23-
Agricultural Production Operations (other)6-
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services (other)1-
Turf and Turfgrass Management10-
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services (other)6-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant10-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 13 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation13-
Communication and Journalism [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Journalism0-
Communications Technologies [+] 13 completers-
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design13-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 57 completers-
Computer Programming, Specific Applications22-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Network and System Administration/Administrator18-
Computer Support Specialist16-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 23 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training23-
Engineering Technology [+] (1 completers) 60 completers-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician16-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology21-
Automation Engineer Technology/Technician6-
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician1-
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician2-
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3-
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD3-
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician8-
Work and Family Studies [+] 13 completers-
Child Care Provider/Assistant13-
Legal Studies [+] (1 completers) 25 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal25-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 822 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies822-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences0-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1 completers-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 6 completers-
Physical Fitness Technician6-
Physical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Chemistry1-
Physics0-
Psychology [+] (1 completers) 1 completers-
Psychology1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] (1 completers) 14 completers-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1-
Criminal Justice/Police Science9-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting4-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Community Organization and Advocacy7-
Social Work0-
Social Sciences [+] (1 completers) 0 completers-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 22 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician10-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician12-
Precision Production Trades [+] 17 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder9-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 22 completers-
Digital Arts0-
Interior Design22-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 289 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant28-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist18-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician7-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician0-
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist10-
Medical/Clinical Assistant32-
Occupational Therapist Assistant36-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant20-
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Technology/Technologist4-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)9-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist7-
Surgical Technology/Technologist14-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse98-
Business [+] 157 completers-
Business Administration and Management88-
Accounting12-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science2-
Finance9-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management15-
Marketing/Marketing Management13-
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations2-
Construction Management16-
Total1,654

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 12,406 students are attending at Kirkwood Community College. There are 261 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 448 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 800 (full-time) and 612 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Kirkwood Community College is 35% and transfer-out rate is 8%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Kirkwood CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population12,406
Graduation Rate35%
Number of Faculty709
Student to Faculty Ratio19 to 1

Student Population at Kirkwood CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 12,604 students enrolled into Kirkwood Community College. By gender, 5,638 male and 6,966 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Kirkwood Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Kirkwood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,6045,6386,966
Full-time4,3382,0782,260
Part-tme8,2663,5604,706
There are 8,855 White (70.26%), 1,284 Black/African American (10.19%), 749 Hispanic (5.94%), 241 Asian (1.91%), and 2,202 students with other races attending Kirkwood Community College. 181 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Kirkwood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,6045,6386,966
American Indian/Native American422022
Asian241110131
Black/African American1,284584700
Hispanic749311438
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander221012
White8,8553,9224,933
Two More421170251
Un-Known809422387
Non-resident Alien1818992
Kirkwood Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
3,007 students (23.86% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 4,457 students (35.36% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Kirkwood Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Kirkwood Community College
Number of Students
Total12,604
Enrolled Online Exclusively3,007
Enrolled Some Online Courses4,457
Not in Online Courses5,140
By age range, at Kirkwood Community College, 2,803 students are aged 20 to 24 (22.24% of total students), 7,406 students are aged below 20 (58.76%), 161 students are aged above 50 (2.40%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Kirkwood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total12,6045,6386,966
Under 184,0351,9472,088
Age 18-193,3711,5891,782
Age 20-211,734763971
Age 22-241,069433636
Age 25-29899338561
Age 30-34573220353
Age 35-39366129237
Age 40-49396146250
Age 50-641516982
Over 641046

Directory and Accreditation Information

Kirkwood Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1970 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Kirkwood Community College.
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA
319-398-5411

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