Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Cedar Rapids, IA. Kirkwood Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Kirkwood Community College is $6,176 for Iowa residents and $8,220 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.16% from last year at Kirkwood CC.
- Total 12,763 students have enrolled in Kirkwood CC and, of that, 2,770 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Kirkwood CC offers 135 programs and 14 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Community College is $6,176 for Iowa residents and $8,220 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.16% 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 | $5,140 | $6,736 |
| 2022 | $5,308 | $7,072 |
| 2023 | $5,700 | $7,604 |
| 2024 | $5,980 | $7,968 |
| 2025 | $6,176 | $8,220 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Kirkwood Community College offers 126 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 13 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Kirkwood Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 72 | 10 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 33 | 1 |
| Total | 126 | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 143 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 47 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 43 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 34 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 33 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 660 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 140 |
| Business Administration and Management | 102 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 20 |
| Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant | 19 |
Student Population
Total 12,763 students have enrolled to Kirkwood Community College. By gender, there are 5,531 male and 7,232 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
Kirkwood Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,770 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 | 52 | 32 | 20 |
| Asian | 238 | 93 | 145 |
| Black or African American | 1,383 | 591 | 792 |
| Hispanic | 872 | 349 | 523 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 1 | 14 |
| White | 8,505 | 3,674 | 4,831 |
| Two or More Races | 463 | 188 | 275 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 1,019 | 492 | 527 |
| Total | 12,763 | 5,531 | 7,232 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College is 43% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $5,860 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 | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 71% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,860 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 238 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 811 |