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Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA·Public·2,528 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,528 students.

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2,528
Students
$10,298
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,400
Earnings
10 yr
$8,750
Debt

About This School

Hawkeye Community College is a public institution located in Waterloo, Iowa with approximately 2,528 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,298 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,400 within 10 years of enrollment.

Hawkeye Community College is a public community college in Waterloo, Iowa. Hawkeye has several outlying centers in Cedar Falls, Independence, Grundy County, Waverly, and Waterloo. The college serves all or parts of Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Chickasaw, Fayette, Floyd, Grundy, and Tama counties in Iowa.

This is a solid, affordable option if you're looking to enter the workforce quickly — graduates carry just $8,750 in median debt, which is remarkably low compared to most schools. The median earnings of $38,400 a decade out are modest but reasonable for a two-year institution in the region, especially given the low cost of attendance at around $10,298 per year. Worth considering if you're pursuing a technical, trades, or career-focused program and want to minimize debt risk from day one.

Founded
1966
Setting
Fringe rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions20%
Business & Marketing6%
Computer Science4%
Education2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Psychology1%
Communications1%
Biological Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,308
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,598
Avg Net Price
$10,298
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$8,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,400
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.4x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White72%
Black10%
Hispanic/Latino7%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,528 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Hawkeye Community College

1501 E Orange Rd

Waterloo, IA 50701

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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