Kirkwood Community College — tuition $5,880 in-state, $7,868 out-of-stateKirkwood Community College campus, Cedar Rapids, IA. Photo: Aerial shooters, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (C)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%
Outcomes
C
53/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
36/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
12,660
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,499
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Kirkwood Community College ▼
66%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
The campus ZIP (52406) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (52404).
What happens to students who enroll at Kirkwood Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$41,016
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,525
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
43%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
23.7%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 67th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Kirkwood Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
🏆 Where Kirkwood Community College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~8,318 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person45%
Hybrid (Some Online)33%
Fully Online22%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)48%
25-64 (Adult)16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kirkwood Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Kirkwood Community College?
Tuition at Kirkwood Community College is
$5,880 for in-state students
and $7,868 for out-of-state students
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However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,499.
What is the graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College?
The graduation rate at Kirkwood Community College is 40%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Kirkwood Community College a good school?
Kirkwood Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Kirkwood Community College?
Kirkwood Community College has a total enrollment of 12,660 students.
Is there rental demand near Kirkwood Community College?
Yes! Approximately 66% of students at Kirkwood Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 8,318 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Cedar Rapids area.
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