Kirtland Community College is the largest community college geographically in the state of Michigan covering approximately 2,500 square miles and servicing all of Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties and parts of five additional surrounding counties. Kirtland has locations in Gaylord - MTEC and Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center, Michigan Forest Products Institute and the Kirtland Event Center), in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
Kirtland Community College serves 1,296 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
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The student population of Kirtland Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Kirtland Community College diversity score of 0.27 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,190 is more than the state average of $4,915. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,870 is more than the state average of $6,808. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
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Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Kirtland Community College was founded in 1966 and currently
has locations in Gaylord and Grayling.
The college offers over 30 degree and certificate programs
including transfer degree programs. Kirtland is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission and holds membership in the Michigan
Community College Association and the American Association of
Community Colleges.
Kirtland competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of
the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic
Association. The Kirtland Firebirds compete in basketball, bowling,
golf, cross-country and esports.
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