Hawkeye Community College

1501 E Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50701 - View a map of this school Map

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  • Hawkeye Community College
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County Black Hawk County, IA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,436 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,227 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 5,663 students 2,213 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 81% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 38% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,811 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 8% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,064 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 9% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $436 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 64% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,582 $3,129

School Notes:

  • In 1992, Hawkeye became a comprehensive community college with the addition of arts and sciences to the curriculum. In July 1993, the name was officially changed to Hawkeye Community College. Hawkeye Community College has graduated more than 30,000 credit students since July 1, 1966. In addition, we have had more than 725,000 registrations in Continuing Education programs.
  • The College is growing and expanding its educational programs and services to people. Four metro area sites house credit and continuing education programs: the 320-acre main campus at 1501 East Orange Road, in south Waterloo; the Metro Campus at 844 West 4th Street, Waterloo; the Center for Business and Industry, 5330 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls; and the Martin Luther King Jr., Center, 515 Beech Street, Waterloo. In addition, classes and services are offered throughout Area VII (Workforce Development).
  • Hawkeye Community College offers more than 45 academic programs and options and the latest in technology, training facilities, and innovative learning options.
  • Hawkeye supports and cooperates with public school districts in promoting and conducting continuing education programs, distance learning courses over the Hawkeye Telecommunications System, and other classes and programs.
  • Hawkeye Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.

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