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"With global vision and innovative curriculum, Kirkwood is redefining the role of the community college."

Kirkwood truly redefines the idea of "community college." An expansive campus built on 680 acres, the nation’s only student-operated hotel/restaurant at a community college, a 400-acre working farm, groundbreaking programs in Geographic Information Systems, Biotechnology, Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication and Web Technologies, and the Midwest’s premier equestrian facility are just a few of the notable things you’ll find at Kirkwood.

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PROGRAMS/ACADEMICS

• 120+ programs
• 13 countries visited through Study Abroad.
• More than 60 student clubs and organizations.
• 393 students in Phi Theta Kappa

Most Popular Programs (Fall 2008 enrollment)

• Liberal Arts
• Human Services
• Nursing
• Law Enforcement
• Pre-Business Transfer
• Pre-Engineering
• Accounting
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Development

Kirkwood Has That?

• Kirkwood Kids, an onsite daycare center that provides child care for students and staff, as well as a learning laboratory for Early Childhood Development students.
• 6 concerts per year, two featuring nationally-known guest artists.
• Programs ranging from accounting to welding.
• Complete online degrees.
• 2 large-scale theatre productions annually.
• 1 of the only cadaver labs in the state.
• The only Floral Careers program in Iowa.

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THE NUMBERS

• $1.6 million in scholarships awarded annually.
• $6,420* for a college degree.
• 100% of students are eligible to receive financial aid.

* Based on Fall 2008 tuition

An education that’s exceptional, accessible and affordable, is truly visionary.

• Lowest tuition at any community college in Iowa.
• All federal financial aid available.
• Scholarships for everyone.
• Opportunities for full-tuition scholarships, including our Presidential and Leaders for Tomorrow scholarships, as well as more than $1 million in scholarship support from the National Science Foundation.

Locally Accessible

• 11 locations in a seven-county service area.
• 8 programs you can complete without coming to main campus.
• A local population that is never more than 30 minutes from a college degree.
• A full range of distance learning options, including many degrees available completely online.

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OUR STUDENTS

• Over 20,000 annual credit class enrollment.
• 55% female/44% male
• 625 international students from 101 countries.
• All 99 Iowa counties.
• 40 U.S. states represented.
• 26 students - average credit class size.

Our Community Impact

• The seven-county economy is $752.9 million stronger because of Kirkwood.
• Students’ annual incomes rise by $146 per year for every credit completed at Kirkwood.
• For every $1 students invest in Kirkwood, they will see a cumulative $6.50 in higher future income.
• Kirkwood Continuing Education notes more than 56,000 annual enrollments in classes ranging from crafts and hobbies to small business development.
• The Community Training and Response Center, located on main campus, combines Kirkwood, several local agencies and the Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute to provide a countywide Emergency Operations Center.
• Kirkwood Training Services helps area businesses and industries expand and train new employees. Over the past 25 years, the programs it administers have created more than 20,000 new jobs in eastern Iowa.

19 League for Innovation board members.

1 in Iowa.

Kirkwood.