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Kirkwood Community College
- 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
- Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- OPEID College Code: 00407600
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- General Phone: (319) 398-5411
- President: Mick Starcevich
- Website: www.kirkwood.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 15,091
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- Mission: Kirkwood Community College
-identifies community needs
-provides accessible, quality education, and training
-promotes opportunities for lifelong learning
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.kirkwood.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 66%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 51% | 30% | 5% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,727 | $2,774 | $1,114 | $1,053 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.7% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| Number in Default | 400 | 405 | 385 |
| Number in Repayment | 4,568 | 4,098 | 3,701 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,090 | $2,970 | $2,850 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,180 | $5,940 | $5,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,410 | $1,350 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,939 | $6,939 | $8,400 |
| Other Expenses | $4,059 | $4,059 | $4,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,059 | $4,059 | $4,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $4,500 | $4,320 | $3,650 |
| Out of State | $7,590 | $7,290 | $6,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,498 | $15,318 | $16,750 |
| Out of State | $18,588 | $18,288 | $19,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,559 | $8,379 | $8,350 |
| Out of State | $11,649 | $11,349 | $11,200 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 15,091 Undergraduate: 15,091
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,999 Female: 8,092
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,999 Female: 8,092
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,389 Part-Time: 6,702
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,389 Part-Time: 6,702
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 209 | 1% |
| American Indian | 110 | 0.7% |
| Black | 704 | 5% |
| Asian | 208 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 291 | 2% |
| White | 12,020 | 80% |
| Unknown | 1,549 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,555 | 10% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,614 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,926 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,894 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,658 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 852 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 568 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 732 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 225 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 63 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,418 | 736 | 682 |
| Faculty Status | 765 | 280 | 485 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 765 | 280 | 485 |
| Primarily Instruction | 765 | 280 | 485 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 66 | 66 | - |
| Other Professionals | 168 | 141 | 27 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 419 | 249 | 170 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 216 | 127 | 89 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 136 | 67 | 69 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,169 (155) | $51,681 (81) | $50,609 (74) |
| Professor | $60,779 (41) | $61,357 (23) | $60,041 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $52,065 (22) | $53,304 (8) | $51,357 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,094 (63) | $48,110 (38) | $48,068 (25) |
| Instructor | $43,583 (29) | $43,359 (12) | $43,742 (17) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,684 (125) | $62,898 (67) | $58,127 (58) |
| Professor | $71,591 (44) | $72,380 (28) | $70,209 (16) |
| Associate Professor | $60,177 (22) | $60,610 (11) | $59,744 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,640 (30) | $56,454 (17) | $54,575 (13) |
| Instructor | $48,863 (19) | $48,018 (8) | $49,477 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $50,492 (280) | $51,582 (148) | $49,269 (132) |
| Professor | $59,638 (85) | $60,184 (51) | $58,820 (34) |
| Associate Professor | $50,651 (44) | $51,155 (19) | $50,268 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,265 (93) | $47,517 (55) | $46,900 (38) |
| Instructor | $42,157 (48) | $41,730 (20) | $42,461 (28) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $188,000 | $92,000 | $96,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 49% | 51% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 107 | 56 | 51 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 107 | 56 | 51 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,886 | $8,886 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 36%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 28% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 28% |
| Female | 29% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7% |
| American Indian | 12% |
| Black | 8% |
| Asian | 17% |
| Hispanic | 12% |
| White | 31% |
| Unknown | 22% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
College Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Kirkwood Community College
- Reviewed on: October 10, 2009
- Rating: 2 / 5
Flag Review - none
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
