Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,980 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,968 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $14,797 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,388 | State avg: $17,049. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 23.63% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 20.97% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Kirkwood Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,968
Books and supplies
$1,000
Fees and remainder
$5,829
Sticker price
$14,797
Average net price
$9,388
Average aid coverage
37%
$5,409 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Kirkwood Community College pays approximately $9,388 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Iowa average of $17,049 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Kirkwood Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Iowa and national averages.
Kirkwood Community College net price
$9,388
Iowa average
$17,049
National average
$17,506
Kirkwood Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,968 and average net price at $9,388. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,968
Current net price
$9,388
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Kirkwood Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,016
Undergraduates
7,438
10-Year Median Earnings - Kirkwood Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Kirkwood Community College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Kirkwood Community College?
Undergraduates
7,438
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
23.63%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
20.97%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 23.63% of Kirkwood Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 20.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Kirkwood Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Kirkwood Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Kirkwood Community College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Kirkwood Community College is listed at 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Kirkwood Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College | Not available | $7,968 | $9,388 | $41,016 |
| Drake University | 64.13% | $49,944 | $30,042 | $71,901 |
| Allen College | Not available | $20,444 | Not available | $71,261 |
| University of Iowa | 84.67% | $32,927 | $21,398 | $64,762 |
| Iowa State University | 89.13% | $27,683 | $18,165 | $63,386 |
Similar Schools in Cedar Rapids
This local cluster focuses on nearby Cedar Rapids schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Cedar Rapids.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Kirkwood Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Kirkwood Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Kirkwood Community College tuition?
Kirkwood Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,968.
What is Kirkwood Community College's average net price?
Kirkwood Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $9,388.
What is Kirkwood Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,016 for Kirkwood Community College.
Is Kirkwood Community College accredited?
Kirkwood Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Kirkwood Community College?
The local dataset lists 7,438 undergraduate students at Kirkwood Community College.
What percentage of Kirkwood Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Kirkwood Community College in the local dataset is 23.63%.
What is the federal loan rate at Kirkwood Community College?
The federal loan rate for Kirkwood Community College in the local dataset is 20.97%.
Where should I verify Kirkwood Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Kirkwood Community College or the latest official federal education data.