Kirtland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	54%
On-time graduation rate	24%

Located in Grayling, Michigan, Kirtland Community College 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 Kirtland 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.

Kirtland 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kirtland Community College is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Kirtland Community College is 54% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Michigan is 76%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Kirtland Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

$6,390

Cost of attendance at Kirtland Community College in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,580

Cost of attendance at Kirtland 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.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Kirtland Community College received on average $6,299 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.

$6,299

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	55	65%	$5,029	$276,602
Other Federal Grant	55	65%	$5,165	$284,102
State Grant/Scholarships	40	47%	$3,126	$125,050
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	32	38%	$1,189	$38,055
Total Grant & Scholarships	71	84%	$6,299	$447,207

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kirtland 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 Kirtland Community College students is 24.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.9%.

24.5%

white 26.1% 24 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Kirtland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Kirtland 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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