Kirtland Community College
School Notes Overview:
Kirtland offers higher education in a student-focused environment, providing transfer and career technical programs; developmental studies; workforce development; personal enrichment and cultural opportunities. We focus resources on our local service area, while maintaining a welcoming climate for our neighbors in Northern Michigan. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Roscommon County, MI | - |
| 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 | 621 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,006 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,627 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 46 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 64% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 43% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,989 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 24% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $1,236 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 9% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,597 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 15% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,237 | $3,129 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1966, Kirtland Community College is located in the very heart of Michigan's scenic north woods. We're a land of lakes and streams, woods and meadows. Our students come from near and far and from all walks of life. When you're on our sprawling 180-acre campus and want to head for the "Great Outdoors," you don't need to go anywhere.
- Kirtland Community College was founded in 1966. Kirtland's campus is unmatched for its natural beauty. Carved from the hardwood and pine forest of north-central lower Michigan, the winding paths and walkways of the campus provide students, staff, and visitors with a changing panorama of seasonal sights and sounds. It is a peaceful and invigorating natural setting, perfect for academic pursuits.
- Kirtland offers over 50 degree and certificate programs and six transfer degree programs including the following transfer programs: Associate in Arts, Associate in Business, Administration Associate in Computers, Associate in Criminal Justice, Associate in Fine Arts and Associate in Science.
- Kirtland competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. The Kirtland Firebirds compete in men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf and cross-country running.
- Kirtland Community College is accredited by the Michigan Commission on College Accreditation and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college also holds membership in the Michigan Community College Association and the American Association of Community Colleges.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- State cuts college scholarships (TV 7&4 Traverse City)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 12:16:53 am
A scholarship source for thousands of Michigan college students is going away and now area colleges are actively looking for other financial aid resources. - Education In Brief: 11/10/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 12:37:13 pm
TRAVERSE CITY -- Performances of "Pirates of Penzance" at Traverse City Central High School have been shifted a week due to the school's flu closings. - Kirtland Athletics - Cross Country (Crawford County Avalanche)
posted on October 29, 2009 at 02:05:23 pm
Freshmen Emanuel Ortega (Saginaw Swan Valley) and Noelle Mester (West Branch) again led the men's and women's cross country teams, respectively, for Kirtland Community College, as the Firebirds traveled to the state capital for the Lansing Cross Country Stars Invitational on Saturday, Oct. 3. - College ranked among best for tech support (Macomb Daily)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 08:33:55 pm
For the fourth time, Macomb Community College has been cited for the "exceptional technology support" it offers students and educators. - Education In Brief: 10/13/2009 (Traverse City Record-Eagle)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 11:27:58 am
TRAVERSE CITY -- Juan Carlos Hidalgo, project coordinator for Latin America at the Cato Institute's Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, will speak on "The War on Drugs" at an International Affairs Forum lecture Oct. 15.
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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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