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Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA·Public·www.hawkeyecollege.edu/

Campus Identity

Hawkeye Community College is a public community college in Waterloo, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Hawkeye Community College is a public community college in Waterloo, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 89/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$5,818
In-State Tuition
+$159 fees
$6,365
Out-of-State Tuition
+$159 fees
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Room & Board
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

5,000–9,999

Rural setting

Weather

Cold Climate

41°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

55 skiable acres6 lifts
87 mi away
35 skiable acres4 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Waterloo, IA

19°Jan24°Feb37°Mar49°Apr62°May72°Jun75°Jul72°Aug65°Sep52°Oct37°Nov25°Dec

Station: WATERLOO MUNICIPAL Airport · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

89/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety8010094
80/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
94/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$5,818$6,365
Fees
$159$159
Total
$5,977$6,524
In-StateOut-of-State

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

66 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
228 grads/yr$46,225
Precision Metal WorkingCertificate
52 grads/yr$64,717
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingCertificate
43 grads/yr$59,474
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansAssociate's
33 grads/yr$62,817
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesCertificate
31 grads/yr$31,807

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Associate's12 grads$73,904
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's29 grads$68,420
Precision Metal Working
Certificate52 grads$64,717
Agricultural Business and Management
Associate's13 grads$64,688
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's21 grads$62,860
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's33 grads$62,817
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Certificate12 grads$62,720
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions
Associate's13 grads$62,661
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's26 grads$62,551
Agricultural Business and Management
Certificate28 grads$60,073

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hawkeye Community College located?

Hawkeye Community College is located in Waterloo, IA. The main campus address is 1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Hawkeye Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Hawkeye Community College charges $5,818/year for in-state students and $6,365/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,524/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Hawkeye Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Hawkeye Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Hawkeye Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,365/year out-of-state), campus culture in Waterloo, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Hawkeye Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Hawkeye Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Waterloo, IA
Size
5,000–9,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 41°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
89/100
Nearest Airport
Waterloo, IA (ALO) · 10 mialso CCY (47 mi), CID (49 mi)

Location

Waterloo, IA

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.