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Hawkeye Community College is a community college located just outside Waterloo, Iowa. HCC also operates several satellite campuses in nearby towns. The Hawkeye Institute of Technology was formed on July 1, 1966, replacing the Waterloo Area Vocational School. The institute eventually added programs in liberal arts and sciences, and expanded as a comprehensive college. It was renamed Hawkeye Community College in July of 1993.
Student life at HCC is active. There are several clubs and organizations on campus as well. Some of these are the All Agriculture Club, the International Association of Administrative Professionals, Distributive Education Clubs of American and Global Humanitarian Relief Club.
The campus of Hawkeye Community College is in Waterloo, IA, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Hawkeye Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and conservation and resource management.
Its open admissions system makes Hawkeye Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,725 students enrolled (6,898 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Hawkeye Community College
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
General Phone: (319) 296-2320
http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 467 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, various nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 362 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 81 | dental hygienist, medical lab tech, dental assistant, respiratory care tech, optometric tech |
| Engineering Technician | 53 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, manufacturing tech, mechanical drafting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 52 | automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Production Trades | 41 | machinist, welding, tool and die tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 35 | natural resources management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 32 | commercial photography |
| Medical Administration | 29 | medical secretary |
| Office and Administration | 26 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Transportation | 22 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | computer networking, computer services management, web design |
| Business and Management | 20 | sales and marketing, accounting |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 20 | agricultural supply, agricultural machine operation |
| Media | 15 | graphic communications |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 13 | applied horticulture |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | child care provider |
| Animal Science and Care | 9 | animal husbandry |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
Number of programs and degrees for Hawkeye Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 821 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 335 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 195 | 20 |
In 2007-2008, Hawkeye Community College had a total enrollment of 5,725 students (6,898 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterloo, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,240 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,728 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Hawkeye Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 459500)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $64,559 | 6 | $63,805 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $64,559 | 6 | $63,805 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 59 | $52,240 | 52 | $48,919 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 59 | $52,240 | 52 | $48,919 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Optometric Technician/Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Hawkeye Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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