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Kirkwood Community College
| Region: | Midwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.kirkwood.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $3,500 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $4,200 |
| Retention Rate: | 52% |
| Enrollment: | 21,621 |
| Year Established: | 1966 |
About Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College does its best to help its students succeed by offering substantial academic and career programs, a supportive atmosphere and user-friendly resources.
Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kirkwood offers more than 120 academic and career training programs leading to associate’s degrees and career certificates. Among Kirkwood’s associate degrees are those that lead directly to a career and those that are intended for four-year university transfer.
Among its programs, Kirkwood has degrees leading to careers as an occupational therapy assistant, veterinary technician, carpenter and firefighter. To better help you decide, Kirkwood’s website provides comprehensive information about each major and field of study, complete with anticipated earnings and the personal traits best-suited to each job.
To accommodate adult students, Kirkwood offers an accelerated study program for working adults, which leads to a degree in a shortened amount of time. Kirkwood also offers online courses for those in need of distance learning.
Numerous continuing education programs for those who wish to advance in their career or simply enrich their lives are another of Kirkwood’s offerings. Continuing education classes are offered in such fields as Business and Professional Development, Computer Technology, Health, and Life and Leisure.
Student services such as tutoring, career services, academic advising and financial aid offerings for eligible students are also in place to help Kirkwood students succeed.
Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 4 Reviews
50% of students gave Kirkwood Community College 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Shawn Strothman Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
I think the school is very good and like how you can hang out and have fun with your friends. I like to have fun with my friends and hang out to talk and watch television. I like to have coffee with them.
Kirkwood Community College Map & Location
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Getting Around Kirkwood Community College
Walkability
Fair walkability. You could have a car for this area, but walking is possible.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Cedar Rapids, IA
Students
| Total Students | 21,621 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 1%
- African American: 4%
- Caucasian: 39%
- Asian: 1%
- Unknown and Other: 54%
| Latino | 1% |
|---|---|
| African American | 4% |
| Caucasian | 39% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Unknown and Other | 54% |
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