by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Kirkwood Community College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. In this Kirkwood Community College cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $7,072 for undergraduates. If you were a Iowa resident, the yearly charges were $5,308.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $6,972 | $100 | $7,072 |
| In-State | $5,208 | $100 | $5,308 |
Kirkwood Community College tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Kirkwood Community College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Kirkwood Community College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $7,072 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Iowa pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Kirkwood Community College only charges $5,308 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Kirkwood Community College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Kirkwood Community College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Kirkwood Community College increased with an average annual rate of 3.18% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $5,651 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at Kirkwood Community College to be $11,483, and $23,708 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.94% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $7,789 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $15,962 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College, and $33,542 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Kirkwood Community College.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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