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Kirkwood Community College

Cedar Rapids, IA·Public·7,438 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Iowa residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 7,438 students.

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Accept
7,438
Students
$9,388
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$38,000
Earnings
10 yr
$7,591
Debt

About This School

Kirkwood Community College is a public institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with approximately 7,438 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $9,388 per year. Typical graduates earn $38,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Kirkwood Community College is a public community college in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with several additional regional and county centers located in Belle Plaine, Coralville, Hiawatha, Monticello, Tipton, Vinton, Washington and Williamsburg.

This is a strong option for cost-conscious students in eastern Iowa, with an average net price of just $9,388/year and a manageable median debt of $7,591 at graduation — well below what you'd carry from a four-year school. The multiple regional campuses across the area add real convenience if you're balancing work or family. The one honest caveat: median earnings of $38,000 a decade out are modest, so if you're aiming for a transfer path to a four-year degree, have a clear plan to maximize that investment.

Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions23%
Business & Marketing14%
Computer Science4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Biological Sciences0%
Engineering0%
Physical 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
$5,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,968
Avg Net Price
$9,388
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$7,591

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,591
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,591
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.0x

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

White65%
Black15%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,438 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Kirkwood Community College

6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW

Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068

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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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