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 - MTEC and Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center, Michigan Forest Products Institute and The Kirtland Center), in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
Kirtland Community College serves 1,330 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 29%.
The student population of Kirtland Community College has declined by 12% 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 0.13 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,330 students
2,783 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
401 students
1,079 students
# Part-Time Students
929 students
1,704 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
826 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
401 students
1,079 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
929 students
1,615 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.79%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,700
$30,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,560 is less than the state average of $4,928. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,580 is more than the state average of $6,848. The out-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
Club or Organization: Biology Club, Criminal Justice Club, Hot Rod Automotive Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Service Learning, Veterans Helping Veterans
Recreational Athletic Programs: Student Wellness Group
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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 and Grayling (our new Health Sciences
Center and Michigan Forest Products Institute), in addition to
offering courses online.
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