Hawkeye Community College
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The mission of Hawkeye Community College is a globally informed community of successful lifelong learners. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| 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 | 1,443 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 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 9% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $436 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 64% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,582 | $3,143 |
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.
In the News:
- LaCoste to challenge Braley for House (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 02:19:15 pm
WATERLOO - A John Deere retiree hopes his common-sense approachin solving problems wins his bid for the Republican nomination forIowa's 1st Congressional District seat. - Senior tech computer classes at Hawkeye (KWWL Iowa)
posted on March 8, 2010 at 01:52:38 pm
Hawkeye Community College is offering some adults an opportunity to learn to use computers so they can keep up with younger generations. - Shawn Johnson Comes to Cedar Valley (PRWeb)
posted on March 6, 2010 at 08:47:43 am
Gold Medal Olympian Speaking to Benefit the Girl Scouts (PRWeb Mar 6, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/03/prweb3693364.htm - County health official retiring after 37 years (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
posted on March 1, 2010 at 03:05:50 pm
WATERLOO - In 1973, Tom O'Rourke walked into the Black HawkCounty Courthouse to answer an ad for a venereal diseaseinvestigator. - HCC hikes tax askings 12 percent for early outs (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
posted on February 24, 2010 at 02:14:01 pm
WATERLOO - Hawkeye Community College's Board of Trustees onTuesday approved a $55.97 million budget, including a 12.4 percentincrease in tax askings for 2010-11.
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