Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

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About Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Waterloo, IA, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,626 students. 43% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $42,849.

Open

Acceptance

$9,649

Net price

2,626

Enrollment

43%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$9,649

Average net price

$6,525

In-state tuition

$6,612

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$795

Books & supplies

$14,901

Total cost of attendance

22%

Students receiving Pell grants

23%

Students with federal loans

$12,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$7,443

$30–48K

$8,151

$48–75K

$8,859

$75–110K

$10,316

$110K+

$13,016

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing26.4%

Humanities20.0%

Precision Production7.8%

Business7.1%

Computer Science6.9%

Engineering Tech5.8%

Agriculture5.0%

Mechanic & Repair Tech4.6%

Natural Resources2.7%

Visual & Performing Arts2.1%

After Graduation

$42,849

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,099

Median earnings (6 yrs)

43%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

70%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,157

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,626

Total enrollment

33%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

36%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

71%

Black

10%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

Campus

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