Kirkwood Community College

www.kirkwood.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,880

5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$8,499

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0621%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

12,660

32.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

40.5%

668 Graduates

About

Kirkwood Community College is a higher education institution located in Linn County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Kirkwood Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (660 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (140 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees).

In 2023, 2,627 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kirkwood Community College. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,025 degrees), 10.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kirkwood Community College is $5,880, which is $−2,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kirkwood Community College was 0.0621%, corresponding to 2 out of the 3,222 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kirkwood Community College is $5,880, which is $2,373 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,499.

In 2023, 39% of undergraduate students attending Kirkwood Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,880

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kirkwood Community College was $5,880. The cost of tuition at Kirkwood Community College is $−2,373 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kirkwood Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,499

2023 Value

1.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kirkwood Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,499. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kirkwood Community College grew by 1.02%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kirkwood Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,813

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kirkwood Community College was of $6,813 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.99% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kirkwood Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Kirkwood Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.3% with respect to 2022, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kirkwood Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0621%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kirkwood Community College was 0.0621%, which represents 2 out of the 3222 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Kirkwood Community College had a total enrollment of 12,660 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kirkwood Community College is 4,136 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,524. This means that 32.7% of students enrolled at Kirkwood Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kirkwood Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.3% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.8% Asian, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kirkwood Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.7%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Black or African American Female (4.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kirkwood Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 12,660 students. The full-time enrollment at Kirkwood Community College is 4,136 and the part-time enrollment is 8,524. This means that 32.7% of students enrolled at Kirkwood Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kirkwood Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kirkwood Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Kirkwood Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kirkwood Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
8,650 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,296 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
847 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kirkwood Community College is 68.3% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 6.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% Two or More Races, 1.8% Asian, 0.371% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.111% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 982 students (7.76%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 195 more women than men received degrees from Kirkwood Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kirkwood Community College is white (2,025 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Kirkwood Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (660 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (140 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (102 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kirkwood Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (222 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (660 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kirkwood Community College are Other managers (104,429 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,345 people), Software developers (45,012 people), Postsecondary teachers (32,694 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (32,542 people).

The most specialized majors at Kirkwood Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (222 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (660 degrees), Engineering Technologies (86 degrees), and Precision Production (59 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kirkwood Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Kirkwood Community College are Agriculture (222 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (240 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (660 degrees), Engineering Technologies (86 degrees), and Precision Production (59 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kirkwood Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,513,650 people), Elementary & secondary schools (332,748 people), Outpatient care centers (248,382 people), Offices of physicians (209,050 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (172,305 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kirkwood Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
660 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
140 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
102 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Kirkwood Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 660 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kirkwood Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,216

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,411

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,216 degrees were awarded to men at Kirkwood Community College, which is 0.862 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,411).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kirkwood Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 282 degrees were awarded to men at Kirkwood Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.746 times less than the 378 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 378 degrees were awarded to men at Kirkwood Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.34 times more than the 282 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Kirkwood Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (44.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kirkwood Community College is Male and White (44.8% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.2% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,025 degrees awarded
Black or African American
188 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
167 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kirkwood Community College is white (2,025 degrees awarded). There were 10.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (188 degrees).

2.97% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,062 degrees awarded
White Male
963 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kirkwood Community College is white female (1,062 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (963 degrees).

Operations

Kirkwood Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $40.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.41M (10.9%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Kirkwood Community College had a total salary expenditure of 190M. Kirkwood Community College employs 83 Professors, 52 Assistant professors and 48 Instructors. Most academics at Kirkwood Community College are Male Professor (50), Female Professor (33), and Male Instructor (27).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kirkwood Community College are: Management, with 117 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 108 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

Endowment

$40.4M

2023 Endowment

7.27%

growth from 2022

Kirkwood Community College has an endowment valued at about $40.4M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Kirkwood Community College grew 7.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.6M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kirkwood Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$72.9M

2023 Salaries

18.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Kirkwood Community College paid a median of $72.9M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($190M) and a 18.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.91% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$18M

Instructional Salaries

238

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kirkwood Community College paid a total of $18M to 238 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

83 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

117 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kirkwood Community College were Professor with 83 employees, Assistant professor with 52 employees, and Instructor with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kirkwood Community College were Management with 117 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 108 employees, and Service with 81 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kirkwood Community College was Male Professor with 50 employees, Female Professor with 33 employees, and Male Instructor with 27 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kirkwood Community College.

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