Kirtland Community College is the largest community college geographically in the state of Michigan covering approximately 2,500 square miles and servicing all of Crawford, Ogemaw, Oscoda and Roscommon counties and parts of five additional surrounding counties. Kirtland has locations in Gaylord and Grayling in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
Kirtland Community College serves 1,885 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
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American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Kirtland Community College has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The Kirtland Community College diversity score of 0.27 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 101% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $5,580 is more than the state average of $4,930. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,680 is more than the state average of $6,838. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
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Tuition Notes
155.00/contact hr in-district; 236.00/contact hr out-of-district; 325.00/contact hr out-of-state; plus the college service fee 31.00 per tuition hour plus course/lab fees
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Acceptance Rate
100%
81%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BasketballBowling
Cross CountryGolf
Track and FieldVolleyball
Colors
Burgundy and Steel Blue
School Mascot
Sparky The Firebird
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
18 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bible ClubBiology Club
Creative Writing ClubCriminal Justice Club
Dungeons & Dragons ClubHot Rod Automotive Club
Housing Activities ClubPhi Theta Kappa
Service LearningStudent Government Association
Veterans Helping Veterans
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports TeamPickleball Club
Ping Pong ClubStudent Wellness Group
Volleyball ClubWeightlifting Club
Yoga Club
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Kirtland Community College was founded in 1966 and currently
has locations in Gaylord and Grayling.
The college offers over 30 degree and certificate programs
including transfer degree programs. Kirtland is accredited by the
Higher Learning Commission and holds membership in the Michigan
Community College Association and the American Association of
Community Colleges.
Kirtland competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of
the Eastern Conference of the Michigan Community College Athletic
Association. The Kirtland Firebirds compete in basketball, bowling,
golf, cross-country, track, volleyball and esports.
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