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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Public

$9k/yearCost after aid

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A-Value
N/ACampus
BAcademics
C+Admissions
B+Student Life
B+Overall

About

Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 7,438 students.

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Cost and aid

True cost

Great value
$9kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$5,980
Out-of-state tuition$7,968
Avg aid package$6,421
Students receiving aid61%
Pell grant recipients24%
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Admissions

Application info

Student–faculty ratio20:1
Test optionalNo
Common AppYes
Application fee$0
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Academics

Student–faculty ratio20:1
Full-time faculty100%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$41,016
Avg starting salary$31,000
Earn more than HS grad64%
Economic mobility91%
Loan default (3 yr)12%
Loan repayment (3 yr)44%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School
7,438Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 58%Male 42%
65% WhiteRacial diversity
White 65%Black 15%Hispanic 8%Asian 2%Other 11%
Campus housingNo

Student reviews

Professors

Current Student

Going to Kirkwood have been really interesting. The classes are nice because it does feel like high school because it's not big auditoriums but small classrooms.

Current Student

Kirkwood has many infield learning for your majors. Facilities are well kept.

Campus and vibes

Current Student

I like Kirkwood Community College because it has a friendly and welcoming environment. The teachers are helpful and always ready to support students.

Graduate Student

I loved attending Kirkwood Community College. They were very welcoming and had a lot of great activities and sports events to go to.

Current Student

The only problem with it is that some apartments don't have the kindest management.

About Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College prioritizes campus safety with 24-hour security patrols and emergency phones available throughout the campus. The college also provides mobile emergency alerts to keep students informed of any safety concerns. With a commitment to maintaining a secure environment, Kirkwood encourages community involvement in safety initiatives and offers resources for crime prevention.

The Kirkwood Community College Honors Program provides high-achieving students with opportunities for academic enrichment, including up to four free honors credits funded by the Kirkwood Foundation. Students engage in specialized coursework and can participate in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, which requires a minimum of 12 credit hours and a GPA of 3.5 or higher for membership.

Endowment$40,369,780
Avg faculty salary$90,060

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