- Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services (KTOS) provides business counseling and training services to help companies achieve world-class performance through improved business practices, a highly-skilled workforce, and appropriate use of technology. The services are focused on people, processes, and technology. This effort brings together considerable resources from Kirkwood Community College, the community and the State of Iowa. Companies can receive services through workforce development programs, process improvement consultation, production support services, small business performance consultation, performance excellence, environmental and solid waste technical assistance and strategic partnerships.
School Highlights
Kirkwood Community College serves 12,763 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 12,763 students
- In-state tuition: $4,060
- Out-state tuition: $4,900
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Kirkwood Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 383 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Kirkwood Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
383 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Kirkwood Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Kirkwood Community College diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,763 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
4,138 students
165 students
# Part-Time Students
8,625 students
1,367 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
770 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,138 students
165 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,625 students
1,466 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
69%
68%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,000
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,060 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,900 is less than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 30% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,060
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,900
$4,920
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services (KTOS) provides business counseling and training services to help companies achieve world-class performance through improved business practices, a highly-skilled workforce, and appropriate use of technology. The services are focused on people, processes, and technology. This effort brings together considerable resources from Kirkwood Community College, the community and the State of Iowa. Companies can receive services through workforce development programs, process improvement consultation, production support services, small business performance consultation, performance excellence, environmental and solid waste technical assistance and strategic partnerships. Kirkwood Training Services provides a broad spectrum of employee training and education programs covering four key skills areas: Computer and Information Technology, Technical Training, Health and Safety Programs, and Essential Skills. Through our nationwide network of training resources, you'll have access to renowned training programs and trainers with years of industry experience. But that's only the beginning. Kirkwood Training Services is truly committed to working partnerships with business and industry and other public agencies. By working cooperatively with business and industry we can jointly address many of the workforce and training needs of the region and community.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kirkwood Community College cost?
Kirkwood Community College's tuition is approximately $4,060 for In-State students and $4,900 for Out-State students.
What is Kirkwood Community College's ranking?
Kirkwood Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Largest student body.
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