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Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Community College

Waterloo, IA · Rural · 2,626 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, is highly regarded for its hands-on, career-focused education, boasting particularly strong programs in agricultural sciences, nursing and allied health, and advanced industrial technologies. The campus culture is vibrant and supportive, offering a well-rounded student experience with competitive NJCAA RedTails athletics, active student organizations, and state-of-the-art learning facilities. What truly sets Hawkeye apart is its unique 150-acre Farm Lab for real-world agricultural training, alongside its seamless transfer partnership with the nearby University of Northern Iowa, making it an excellent and affordable launching pad for both immediate careers and further degree completion.


Wikipedia:Hawkeye Community College is a public community college in Waterloo, Iowa, United States. It serves the general public and a geographical area covering all or part of 10 northeast and east-central Iowa counties, including the cities of Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly, and Independence.

Location
Waterloo, IA, 50701 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
175 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,901
Out-of-state COA
$14,988
Avg net price
$9,649
In-state tuition
$6,525
Out-of-state tuition
$6,612
Books & supplies
$795/yr
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
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
22%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
38%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,099
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,849
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,814$13,750
Debt (90th percentile)
$22,250
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
22%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$37,546
Independent students
33%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
71%
Hispanic
7%
Black
10%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
96%
Avg faculty salary
$6,453/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,157
Federal loan rate
23%

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