Hawkeye Community College
Public two-year college in Waterloo, IA that costs an average of $15,128 a year after financial aid and graduates 50% of full-time students.
PublicRural (fringe)2,626 undergraduates
Cost of Hawkeye Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $20,986 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,786 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,815 |
| Books and supplies | $550 |
| Average net price after aid | $15,128 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $13,408 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,723 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $13,639 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,987 |
| $110,001+ | $19,558 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Hawkeye Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 63% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $45,369 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $47,058 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 5th of 11 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at Hawkeye Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 32 | $47,873 | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 120 | $44,101 | $5,500 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 34 | $35,701 | $5,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 52 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 17 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 5 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 33 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 29 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 27 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 29 | — | — |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 9 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 52 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 113 | — | $14,500 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 16 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (40)
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | $16,324 | — | $46,335 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | $12,725 | — | $46,039 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar | $11,757 | — | $48,267 |
| Indian Hills Community College | Ottumwa | $11,505 | — | $45,714 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | $10,553 | — | $47,167 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids | $12,073 | — | $45,413 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | $12,665 | — | $56,288 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | $7,234 | — | $43,170 |
About Hawkeye Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Waterloo, IA |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 2,626 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | hawkeyecollege.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Hawkeye Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $20,986 a year (tuition and fees: $6,786 in-state, $6,815 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $15,128 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,408.
How much do Hawkeye Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $47,058 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 11 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is Hawkeye Community College's graduation rate?
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.