Hawkeye Community College
Tel:
(319)296-2320
- The mission of Hawkeye Community College is a globally informed community of successful lifelong learners.
School Highlights
- Hawkeye Community College serves 5,300 students (58% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 31%.
- Hawkeye Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Black Hawk County, IA.
- The nearest community college to Hawkeye Community College is Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus (6.9 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 251 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Hawkeye Community College | (IA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 251 staff | 95 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 5,300 students | 2,620 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 33:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 3,066 students | 1,090 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,737 students | 1,530 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 8% | 10% |
| % White | 86% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 11% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 28% | 28% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,700 | $36,000 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | MarksmanshipMarksmanship |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 36 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Anime and Manga, Art & Literature, BASIC - Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Business Professionals of America, Criminal Justice, Drama, Education, EMS, ETC., Financial Literacy, Gamers, Horticulture, International Student Organization, LGBTA, ManUp - Men in Nursing, Multicultural Student Organization, Natural Resources, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Phi Theta Kappa, Photography, Respiratory Care, Russian, Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM), Student Ambassadors, Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA), Student Leadership Council, Student Nurses Association, Student Veterans of America, Web Development Recreational Athletic Programs: Badminton, Bags, Basketball, Dodgeball, Football, Table Tennis, Volleyball |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Hawkeye Community College is Kaplan University-Cedar Falls Campus (6.9 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Kaplan University-Cedar Falls CampusPrivate, for profit403 students | 6.90 Mi7009 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319)277-0220 6.90403 - 2,041 students | 42.00 Mi3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641)752-7106 42.002,041 - Kaplan University-Cedar Rapids CampusPrivate, for profit575 students | 45.70 Mi3165 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319)363-0481 45.70575 - 949 students | 48.30 Mi1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800)322-9235 48.30949 - 14,190 students | 49.30 Mi6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319)398-5411 49.3014,190
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