Hawkeye Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	28%

Located in Waterloo, Iowa, Hawkeye is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hawkeye Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hawkeye Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Hawkeye is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Iowa is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hawkeye is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Hawkeye suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2015 admitted students

69.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,977

Cost of attendance at Hawkeye Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,524

Cost of attendance at Hawkeye Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Hawkeye Community College received on average $4,736 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,736

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	285	41%	$4,345	$1,238,232
Other Federal Grant	391	56%	$4,013	$1,568,901
State Grant/Scholarships	216	31%	$3,786	$817,867
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	508	73%	$1,296	$658,546
Total Grant & Scholarships	643	92%	$4,736	$3,045,314

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hawkeye Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hawkeye Community College students is 28.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.2%.

28.5%

asian 20.0% 3 students
African American 10.3% 6 students
white 31.7% 199 students
hispanic 13.0% 6 students
International Students 40.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 20.7% 6 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hawkeye Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hawkeye Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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