Kirkwood’s tuition is one of the lowest in Iowa—and that means a better future is within your reach. Take advantage of scholarships and grants you don't have to repay, and talk to one of our experts about applying for a student loan.
If you choose an in-demand program, you can get your degree or certificate tuition-free with Future Ready Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship.
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Tuition for Iowa residents is $200 per credit hour.
Tuition for out-of-state students is $268 per credit hour.
Tuition for international students is $400 per credit hour.
All Kirkwood students pay a $50 technology fee per semester. The fee supports opportunities to improve learning by further integrating technology into Kirkwood programs. It also helps drive continuous improvements to technology resources and learning management systems.
Book costs vary by program. On average, plan to invest $500 per semester. The Kirkwood Bookstore also holds periodic buy back events so you can sell your books when you’re finished with classes. Contact the bookstore to learn more.
Some Kirkwood programs require students to purchase uniforms or tools. Your program advisor will provide details if this applies to you.
Some Kirkwood courses require additional fees. Learn more in the course information section on MyHub.
The Net Price Calculator can help estimate your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional student financial aid. Use it to help plan how to optimize your education bucket.
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Don't go into the student loan process unaware, you should always understand what the terms and repayment details are before committing to taking a student loan. To help, The Federal Student Aid Office created the Loan Repayment Calculator. The tool can give you an understanding of how long it will take to pay off your student loans based on what you're expecting to borrow.
Estimate how much you can expect to pay for living expenses, tuition and fees, and transportation at Kirkwood. Discover how options like living at home or attending school part-time can affect what you pay.
AT HOME FULL-TIME | |
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Rent: | – |
Food: | $2,484 |
Expenses: | $2,025 |
Tuition and Fees: | $5,700 |
Books and Supplies: | $1,000 |
Loan Fees: | $64 |
Transportation: | $1,344 |
TOTAL: | $12,617 |
Adjustment for out of state students: | $1,904 |
AWAY FROM HOME FULL-TIME | |
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Rent: | $4,329 |
Food: | $2,484 |
Expenses: | $2,025 |
Tuition and Fees: | $5,700 |
Books and Supplies: | $1,000 |
Loan Fees: | $64 |
Transportation: | $1,344 |
TOTAL: | $16,946 |
Adjustment for out of state students: | $1,904 |
AT HOME PART-TIME | |
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Rent: | – |
Food: | $2,484 |
Expenses: | $2,025 |
Tuition and Fees: | $2,900 |
Books and Supplies: | $1,000 |
Loan Fees: | $64 |
Transportation: | $1,344 |
TOTAL: | $9,817 |
Adjustment for out of state students: | $952 |
AWAY FROM HOME PART-TIME | |
---|---|
Rent: | $4,329 |
Food: | $2,484 |
Expenses: | $2,025 |
Tuition and Fees: | $2,900 |
Books and Supplies: | $1,000 |
Loan Fees: | $64 |
Transportation: | $1,344 |
TOTAL: | $14,146 |
Adjustment for out of state students: | $952 |
“I get to be close to home and have one-on-one time with my teacher because of the smaller classes – and I'm going for free thanks to the scholarship opportunities available!”
Shelby Woods,
Robins, Iowa
Financial Aid Office
3rd Floor, Kirkwood Hall
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: 319-398-7600 or 1-877-386-9101
Fax: 319-398-4928
Email: financialaid@kirkwood.edu
Mailing Address:
Kirkwood Community College
Financial Aid Office
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404