Hawkeye Community College
Hawkeye Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Waterloo, IA. Hawkeye Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Hawkeye Community College is $6,525 for Iowa residents and $6,612 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 0.21% from last year at Hawkeye CC.
- Total 5,120 students have enrolled in Hawkeye CC and, of that, 1,009 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Hawkeye CC offers 74 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Hawkeye CC is 43% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Hawkeye Community College is $6,525 for Iowa residents and $6,612 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 0.21% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $5,790 | $6,510 |
| 2022 | $5,977 | $6,524 |
| 2023 | $6,090 | $6,583 |
| 2024 | $6,308 | $6,598 |
| 2025 | $6,525 | $6,612 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Hawkeye Community College offers 69 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 14 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Hawkeye Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 45 | 14 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 18 | 0 |
| Total | 69 | 14 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 43 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 19 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 19 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 19 |
| Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling | 18 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 226 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 19 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations | 17 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 15 |
Student Population
Total 5,120 students have enrolled to Hawkeye Community College. By gender, there are 2,069 male and 3,051 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.68 to 1.
Hawkeye Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,009 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| Asian | 79 | 31 | 48 |
| Black or African American | 402 | 147 | 255 |
| Hispanic | 321 | 133 | 188 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| White | 3,875 | 1,564 | 2,311 |
| Two or More Races | 240 | 87 | 153 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 102 | 54 | 48 |
| Total | 5,120 | 2,069 | 3,051 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Hawkeye Community College is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $5,398 and 39% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,398 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 107 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 322 |