The campus of Hawkeye Community College is in Waterloo, Iowa, 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. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, Hawkeye Community College had 5,272 students enrolled (3,597 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Hawkeye Community College
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
General Phone: (319) 296-2320
Admissions Phone: (319) 296-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 296-4020
http://www.hawkeyecollege.edu
Hawkeye Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 513 | various nursing, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 406 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 84 | optometric tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 62 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 51 | natural resources management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and police |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 42 | commercial photography |
| Business And Management | 37 | accounting, sales and marketing |
| Medical Adminstration | 33 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 30 | administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Production Trades | 21 | machinist, tool and die tech, welding |
| Media | 21 | graphic communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 15 | computer networking, web design, computer services management |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 15 | applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 15 | truck and bus driver |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | child care provider |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 12 | agricultural supply, agricultural machine operation |
| Animal Science And Care | 7 | animal husbandry |
| Design | 6 | interior design |
Number of programs and degrees for Hawkeye Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 849 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 405 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 225 | 20 |
In 2005, Hawkeye Community College had a total enrollment of 5,272 students (3,597 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 72% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Waterloo, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 296-4000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,592 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,184 |
| Books and supplies | $ 925 |
Financial Aid:
Hawkeye Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 459500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 296-4020
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $49,752 | 6 | $50,469 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $49,752 | 6 | $50,469 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 57 | $42,632 | 43 | $40,567 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $42,632 | 43 | $40,567 |
*: 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
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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Conservation And Resource Management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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