Hawkeye Community College
About Hawkeye Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Hawkeye Community College teaches in Waterloo, Iowa, and trains many of its students in the trades and healthcare. Vehicle repair and nursing are among its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Waterloo, Iowa
Students
2,626
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
43.3%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,525
Out-of-state: $6,612
Avg Net Price
$9,649
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,849
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
43.3% complete their degree within three years
Retention
63.2%
Transfer Out
11%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
95.7%
$/Student
$11.2K
Class Size
Medium
The 43.3% graduation rate is below average, but 63.2% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,525
In-State
$6,612
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$795
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,901
After Financial Aid
$9,649
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,443
Receive Grants
21.8%
Take Loans
23.1%
Tuition is $6,525/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,649.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Hawkeye Community College fund their education.
While in School
21.8%
Get Grants
Free money
23.1%
Take Loans
Must repay
$37,546
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Hawkeye Community College.
Gender
59.6%
Female
40%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,626
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
36%
First-Gen
23 yrs
Avg Age
13.8%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 60% of the student body. 36% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Fringe
Campus Quick Facts
2,626
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Hawkeye Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 313 student athletes, about 12% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Track & Cross Country
Student Athletes
313
12% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
53% / 47%
167
Men
146
Women
6
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Hawkeye Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,849
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$30K
228 grads
1yr Earnings
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
$48K
33 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$59K
29 grads
1yr Earnings
Criminal Justice and Corrections
$50K
26 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$40K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$56K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $39K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.