by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Kirkwood Community College stood at $6,176 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $8,220. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $100 in-state and $100 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,076 | $8,120 |
| Fees | $100 | $100 |
| Total | $6,176 | $8,220 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Kirkwood Community College charge if you go part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Kirkwood Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Kirkwood Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Kirkwood Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Kirkwood Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,208 | $6,972 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,600 | $7,504 |
| One Year Ago | $5,880 | $7,868 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,076 | $8,120 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Kirkwood Community College has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $8,483 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.19%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $6,496. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 5.16%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $8,643.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,496 | $8,643 |
| In 2 Years | $6,833 | $9,088 |
| In 3 Years | $7,187 | $9,556 |
| In 4 Years | $7,560 | $10,048 |
| In 5 Years | $7,952 | $10,566 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $37,335, or about $28,076 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Kirkwood Community College, check out the Kirkwood Community College Financial Aid page.
