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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA·Public·www.kirkwood.edu/

Campus Identity

Kirkwood Community College is a public community college in Cedar Rapids, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 83/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Kirkwood Community College is a public community college in Cedar Rapids, IA. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 83/100 (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)
$5,208
In-State Tuition
+$100 fees
$6,972
Out-of-State Tuition
+$100 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

10,000–19,999

Urban setting

Weather

Cold Climate

41°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

28 skiable acres6 lifts
55 skiable acres6 lifts
72 mi away
139 skiable acres10 lifts

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Cedar Rapids, IA

20°Jan24°Feb37°Mar49°Apr60°May70°Jun73°Jul71°Aug63°Sep51°Oct37°Nov25°Dec

Station: CEDAR RAPIDS 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

83/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety769189
76/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
91/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
89/100
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
$5,208$6,972
Fees
$100$100
Total
$5,308$7,072
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

104 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's
660 grads/yr$46,104
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate
143 grads/yr$72,932
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's
140 grads/yr$67,604
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansCertificate
135 grads/yr
Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's
102 grads/yr$49,372

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

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Certificate143 grads$72,932
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Associate's6 grads$71,497
Computer Programming
Associate's20 grads$70,139
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Associate's140 grads$67,604
Construction Management
Associate's23 grads$64,917
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Associate's59 grads$64,068
Agricultural Mechanization
Associate's15 grads$63,467
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Certificate3 grads$61,572
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Associate's20 grads$61,544
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Associate's25 grads$61,486

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 Kirkwood Community College located?

Kirkwood Community College is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The main campus address is 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Kirkwood Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Kirkwood Community College charges $5,208/year for in-state students and $6,972/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board, the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $7,072/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Kirkwood Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Kirkwood Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Kirkwood Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($6,972/year out-of-state), campus culture in Cedar Rapids, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Kirkwood Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

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

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Cedar Rapids, IA
Size
10,000–19,999
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 41°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
83/100
Nearest Airport
Cedar Rapids, IA (CID) · 4 mialso ALO (59 mi), DBQ (59 mi)

Location

Cedar Rapids, 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.