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Hawkeye Community College, Iowa

Overview of Hawkeye Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and conservation and resource management.

Hawkeye Community College Selectivity

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.

Student Body

In 2005, Hawkeye Community College had 5,272 students enrolled (3,597 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Hawkeye Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Hawkeye Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine513various nursing, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Liberal Arts406liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Medical Assistant And Technician84optometric tech, dental hygienist, dental assistant, medical lab tech, respiratory care tech
Mechanics And Repair62automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, industrial mechanics, avionics maintenance
Conservation And Resource Management51natural resources management
Security And Law Enforcement48criminal justice and police
Engineering Technician46electronics tech, architectural drafting, civil engineering tech, mechanical drafting, manufacturing tech
Photography And Commercial Art42commercial photography
Business And Management37accounting, sales and marketing
Medical Adminstration33medical secretary
Office And Administration30administrative assistant, general office occupations, executive secretary
Production Trades21machinist, tool and die tech, welding
Media21graphic communications
Computer Science And Engineering15computer networking, web design, computer services management
Landscaping And Horticulture15applied horticulture
Transportation15truck and bus driver
Family And Social Work15child care provider
Agricultural Science And Management12agricultural supply, agricultural machine operation
Animal Science And Care7animal husbandry
Design6interior design

Number of programs and degrees for Hawkeye Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree84934
Award of less than 1 academic year4058
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years22520

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black9%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1928%
20-2121%
22-2415%
25-2911%
30-345%
35-393%
40-495%
50-641%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Iowa72%

Hawkeye Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time65 %
Part-Time43 %

Hawkeye Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Hawkeye Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (319) 296-4000

Hawkeye Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

Hawkeye Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year9$49,7526$50,469
All faculty totalcalendar year9$49,7526$50,469

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year57$42,63243$40,567
All faculty totalacademic year57$42,63243$40,567

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Hawkeye Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

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Hawkeye Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Hawkeye Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of students from other states
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Hawkeye Community College % of students from other states
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Hawkeye Community College % of degrees in conservation and resource management
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Hawkeye Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Hawkeye Community College Number of students
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Hawkeye Community College % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Hawkeye Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Hawkeye Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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