Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College is a public two-year institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 17,065 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 40% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 69% (IPEDS 2023).

Kirkwood offers a broad portfolio of technical certificate programs. Programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Computer Support Specialist.

Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa's largest cities, with a diverse economy spanning manufacturing, agriculture processing, and technology. Kirkwood Community College serves as a major workforce development institution in eastern Iowa, offering technical training that prepares students for employment across trades, manufacturing, culinary arts, and information technology sectors.