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Kirkwood Community College serves several counties in the state of Iowa, and has its central campus located in Cedar Rapids. The college was established in 1966, and has earned a position among the best 2-year colleges in America.
The college offers professional and technical training and more than 90 other programs. Kirkwood Community College is the home of the National Mass Fatalities Institute. The other buildings of this college are in:
The sports teams of Kirkwood Community College are nicknamed the Eagles, and its teams participate in basketball, volleyball, softball, golf, baseball and various other sports.
Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, IA. Cedar Rapids is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Kirkwood Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 15,091 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission: Kirkwood Community College
òidentifies community needs
òprovides accessible, quality education, and training
òpromotes opportunities for lifelong learning"
More complete details are provided below.
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068
General Phone: (319) 398-5411
http://www.kirkwood.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 881 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 328 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 198 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech, electroencephalographic tech |
| Business and Management | 162 | business management, accounting, marketing, sales and marketing, finance, apparel marketing |
| Office and Administration | 75 | administrative assistant, office data entry, data entry |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 73 | system administration, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 71 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, fire protection tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 70 | autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 64 | construction, plumbing, carpentry, masonry |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 59 | agricultural production, agricultural supply, agricultural machine operation |
| Engineering Technician | 48 | electronics tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, telecommunications tech, water quality and recycling tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 46 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Family and Social Work | 44 | child care provider, community organization, social work courses |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 40 | horticultural business, floristry, turf management, landscaping |
| Law | 34 | legal assistant |
| Animal Science and Care | 32 | animal health, equine science |
| Media | 31 | graphic communications, radio and TV tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 30 | conservation |
| Design | 25 | interior design |
| Production Trades | 19 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Administration | 17 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Therapy and Counseling | 13 | physical therapist assistant |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 11 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 8 | surveying engineering |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Kirkwood Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,925 | 61 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 382 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 74 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Kirkwood Community College had a total enrollment of 15,091 students (11,062 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 94% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Rapids, 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 | $ 3,210 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,410 |
Financial Aid:
Kirkwood Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 407600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 153 | 132 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 28 | $75,693 | 15 | $72,140 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 16 | $63,805 | 12 | $63,475 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 12 | $59,684 | 14 | $56,472 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $53,856 | 9 | $53,575 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $63,072 | 7 | $51,699 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 68 | $66,624 | 57 | $61,026 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $64,986 | 18 | $63,397 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $55,172 | 15 | $54,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 34 | $50,868 | 32 | $50,299 |
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $42,609 | 10 | $46,502 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $54,004 | 75 | $53,849 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Basketball | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 5 | 5 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Health
Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Mason/Masonry
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING
Surveying Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Work, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticultural Business Services, Other
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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 Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
Electroneurodiagnostic/Electroencephalographic Tech/Tech
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kirkwood Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers athletic scholarships
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