Per the Higher Learning Commission policy (FDCR.A.10.070), Kirkwood posts student retention rates, completion rates, and other information related to our mission and student goals.
Student Achievement Indicators |
Rate |
Timeframe |
Source |
Method |
Course retention rate |
91% |
FY2017 |
Institutional Data |
National Community College Benchmarking Program (NCCBP) |
Course completer success rate |
82% |
FY2017 |
Institutional Data |
National Community College Benchmarking Program (NCCBP) |
Satisfactory Academic Progress |
69% |
AY2017 |
Institutional Data |
Last known status at end of academic year |
Federal cohort first-to-second year retention rate - Full-time |
61% |
Fall 2016 |
Institutional Data |
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
Federal cohort first-to-second year retention rate - Part-time |
35% |
Fall 2016 |
Institutional Data |
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
Federal cohort graduation rate in 150% of normal time to completion |
29% |
Fall 2014 |
Institutional Data |
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
Federal cohort transfer rate with graduation in 150% of normal time to completion |
13% |
Fall 2014 |
Institutional Data |
Modified Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
Federal cohort transfer rate without graduation in 150% of normal time to completion |
10% |
Fall 2014 |
Institutional Data |
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) |
Employment rate one year following graduation |
91% |
AY2016 |
Iowa Department of Education |
Iowa Community College Program Outcomes |
Federal cohort loan default rate (CDR) |
14% |
FY2015 |
U.S. Department of Education |
Offical Cohort Default Rate |
NOTE: This information is updated annually in June.
Any concerns or questions regarding Title IX compliance can be directed to Jon Buse, Vice President Student Services, at
Jon.Buse@kirkwood.edu.
Inquiries in regard to data, definitions, or statistics can be directed to Cort Iverson, Director of Institutional Research, at
Cort.Iverson@kirkwood.edu.
Updated: 7/18/18