Paying for Kirkwood Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,980 4.91% $7,968 4.79%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Kirkwood Community College (Kirkwood CC) are $5,980 for Iowa residents and $7,968 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
43% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,187. It could cover 77.65% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $11,744 for Iowa residents and $13,732 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Kirkwood Community College is $5,980 for Iowa residents and $7,968 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.91% for Iowa residents and increased by 4.79% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,864) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Kirkwood CC is $6,274 for Iowa residents and $8,349 for out-of-state students, a 4.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Kirkwood CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$5,700 $7,604$10,246
2023-2024$5,980$7,968$10,951
Change % 2023-20244.91%4.79%6.88%
2024-2025$6,274$8,349$11,705

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Kirkwood CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $210 for Iowa residents and $281 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$200$268
2023-2024$210$281
2024-2025$221$295
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Kirkwood CC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Kirkwood Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Kirkwood CC
In-StateOut-of-State
Kirkwood Community College$5,980$7,968
Des Moines Area Community College$5,550$11,100
Eastern Iowa Community College District$4,680$6,288
Iowa Western Community College$6,780$6,930
Western Iowa Tech Community College$5,042$5,186
Iowa Central Community College$5,376$7,668
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