Cedar Rapids, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood Community College (in-state) | $6,176 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -74% |
| National average | $18,082 | -66% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $6,176 | $24,704 |
| Out-of-state | $8,220 | $32,880 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Kirkwood Community College ranks 8 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 33% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Kirkwood Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Southeastern Community College | $6,420 |
| Hawkeye Community College | $6,525 |
| Des Moines Area Community College | $5,790 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | $6,653 |
In-state tuition at Kirkwood Community College is $6,176 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,220.
Kirkwood Community College in-state tuition is 74% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Kirkwood Community College is 66% below that.
$6,176 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Kirkwood Community College comes to about $24,704 for an in-state student and $32,880 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Kirkwood Community College ranks 8 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.