Kirkwood Community College
Public two-year college in Cedar Rapids, IA that costs an average of $12,073 a year after financial aid and graduates 47% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$12,073
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
47%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,413
PublicMidsize city7,591 undergraduates
Cost of Kirkwood Community College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,463 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,288 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $8,388 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $12,073 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,673 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,573 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,520 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,911 |
| $110,001+ | $16,994 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Kirkwood Community College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 47% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 71% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $42,187 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,413 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 9th of 11 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $12,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $136 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 27% |
| Students with federal loans | 20% |
Majors and programs at Kirkwood Community College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (35)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 37 | $43,629 | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 50 | $29,967 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 55 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 129 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 78 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 100 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 6 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 71 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 36 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 20 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 9 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 12 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 127 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 21 | — | — |
| Construction Management | 178 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 68 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 88 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 47 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 78 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 68 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 3 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 17 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 28 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services | 26 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 290 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 68 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 227 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (61)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Mechanization | 28 | $72,269 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 284 | $70,908 | $14,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 9 | $64,692 | — |
| Construction Management | 40 | $55,334 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 44 | $53,200 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 32 | $51,134 | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 112 | $49,322 | $10,957 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 111 | $49,182 | $12,000 |
| Precision Metal Working | 58 | $46,467 | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 45 | $46,321 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 32 | $45,405 | — |
| Legal Support Services | 39 | $42,923 | $17,377 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 184 | $40,958 | $12,000 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 137 | $40,834 | $13,182 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 42 | $39,183 | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 32 | $39,125 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1,260 | $33,808 | $11,000 |
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians | 31 | $33,312 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 30 | — | — |
| Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services | 3 | — | — |
| Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 15 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 21 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Programming | 46 | — | $12,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 8 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 1 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 20 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 30 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 52 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 23 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 8 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 28 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 13 | — | — |
| Graphic Communications | 18 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 11 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 38 | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 19 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Marketing | 36 | — | $8,852 |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Music | 8 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 54 | — | $12,000 |
| Physics | 1 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | — | — | — |
| Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 6 | — | — |
| Sociology | 1 | — | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 11 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 18 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | $12,725 | — | $46,039 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | $16,324 | — | $46,335 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | $15,128 | — | $47,058 |
| 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 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | $12,665 | — | $56,288 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | $7,234 | — | $43,170 |
About Kirkwood Community College
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 7,591 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | kirkwood.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kirkwood Community College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,463 a year (tuition and fees: $6,288 in-state, $8,388 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,073 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,673.
How much do Kirkwood Community College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,413 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 11 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is Kirkwood Community College's graduation rate?
47% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 71% of first-year students return for a second year.