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Kirkwood Community College is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 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 15,110 students study at the school (in 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (319) 398-5517
Financial Aid Phone: (319) 398-5488
http://www.kirkwood.cc.ia.us
Kirkwood Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 916 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, sign language translation |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 299 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 199 | medical assistant, surgical tech, dental assistant, veterinary assistant, dental hygienist, electroencephalographic tech, respiratory care tech, dental lab tech |
| Business And Management | 126 | business management, accounting, marketing, sales and marketing, finance, apparel marketing, accounting technology, international marketing, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 115 | system administration, computer services management, computer applications programming, computer and info science courses |
| Mechanics And Repair | 92 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, computer repair |
| Construction Trades | 66 | construction, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, lineworker, home furnishings, construction trades |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 65 | agricultural supply, agricultural production, agricultural machine operation |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 61 | floristry, turf management, plant nursery |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | child care provider, community organization, social work courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 57 | criminal justice and police, fire-fighting, corrections, fire services administration |
| Animal Science And Care | 46 | animal husbandry, animal health |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, telecommunications tech, mechanical drafting, water quality and recycling tech, surveying tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 36 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Law | 31 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Media | 31 | graphic communications, radio and TV tech |
| Office And Administration | 27 | executive secretary, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Design | 27 | interior design |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 22 | conservation |
| Medical Adminstration | 15 | medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | physical therapist assistant |
| Production Trades | 11 | machinist, welding |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 10 | occupational therapist assistant, dietitian assistant |
| Engineering | 4 | surveying engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Kirkwood Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,908 | 72 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 410 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 48 | 20 |
In 2005, Kirkwood Community College had a total enrollment of 15,110 students (10,714 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 93% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (319) 398-5517
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Kirkwood Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 407600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (319) 398-5488
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 32 | $63,294 | 18 | $60,267 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $52,030 | 5 | $55,030 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 18 | $49,053 | 12 | $48,229 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 8 | $46,490 | 10 | $43,138 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 8 | $39,514 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 65 | $55,740 | 53 | $50,683 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 21 | $52,511 | 15 | $51,730 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $44,508 | 8 | $44,828 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $40,938 | 20 | $41,410 |
| Instructor | academic year | 37 | $39,637 | 17 | $39,318 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $43,776 | 60 | $43,853 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 23 | 13 | 36 |
| Basketball | 12 | 7 | 19 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 2 | 6 | 8 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Health
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
International Marketing
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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
Construction Trades, Other
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
Lineworker
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
Surveying Technology/Surveying
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
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Floriculture/Floristry Operations and Management
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair 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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kirkwood Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % 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 19% | |
| % 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 placement 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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