Kirkwood Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kirkwood is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Kirkwood Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Kirkwood Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Kirkwood is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Iowa is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kirkwood is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Kirkwood suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,308

Cost of attendance at Kirkwood Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

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Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,072

Cost of attendance at Kirkwood Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Kirkwood Community College received on average $5,935 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,935

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	644	39%	$5,088	$3,276,697
Other Federal Grant	720	44%	$5,534	$3,984,769
State Grant/Scholarships	484	29%	$2,567	$1,242,530
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	491	30%	$2,867	$1,407,894
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,118	68%	$5,935	$6,635,193

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kirkwood Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kirkwood Community College students is 36.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.9%.

36.6%

asian 36.0% 9 students
African American 11.7% 18 students
white 41.6% 626 students
unknown 33.3% 10 students
hispanic 23.4% 37 students
International Students 22.9% 8 students
Mixed Race 26.5% 18 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Kirkwood Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kirkwood Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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