Kirtland Community College
Tel:
9892755000
- Kirtland Community College is the largest community college geographically in the state of Michigan covering approximately 2,500 square miles and servicing all of Ogemaw, Oscoda, Roscommon and Crawford counties and parts of five additional surrounding counties. Kirtland has locations in Gaylord, Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center), Roscommon, and West Branch, in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
- Kirtland Community College serves 1,529 students (39% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Kirtland Community College is the only community colleges within Roscommon County, MI.
- The nearest community college is Mid Michigan Community College (40.00 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
| Kirtland Community College | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 28 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,529 students | 3,505 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 55:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 600 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 929 students | 1,914 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 1% | 14% |
| % White | 93% | 69% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 8% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.50 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 14% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,700 | $31,100 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Bowling, Cross Country, GolfBowling, Cross Country, Golf |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 7 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Biology Club, Food Pantry, Phi Theta Kappa, Service Learning, Student Ambassador Program, Veterans Helping Veterans Recreational Athletic Programs: Student Wellness Group |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Kirtland Community College was founded in 1966. Kirtland offers over 30 degree and certificate programs including transfer degree programs. Kirtland competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic Association. The Kirtland Firebirds compete in bowling, golf and cross-country. Kirtland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The college also holds membership in the Michigan Community College Association and the American Association of Community Colleges. Kirtland has locations in Gaylord, Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center), Roscommon, and West Branch, in addition to offering courses online.
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