Best Cedar Rapids Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 17,230 students in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The top ranked community college in Cedar Rapids, IA is Capri College-Cedar Rapids.
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), and the student:teacher ratio is 16:1.

Top Ranked Cedar Rapids, IA Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Capri College-Cedar Rapids
Private for-profit
2945 Williams Parkway S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 364-1541
| 144 students
Kirkwood Community College
Public
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
(319) 398-5411
| 17,065 students
Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1026 A Ave NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
(319) 369-7097
| 21 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Cedar Rapids, IA

Community Colleges in Cedar Rapids, IA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
3165 Edgewood Parkway SW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 363-0481
| 411 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Cedar Rapids, IA?
There are 3 community colleges serving 17,230 students in Cedar Rapids, IA.
What is community college acceptance rate in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 77% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Community colleges in Cedar Rapids, IA have approximately 32% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.

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