Kirtland Community College
Tel:
(989) 275-5000
- 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 1,347 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 33%.
School News
- Kirtland Class of 2021 Commencement - 05/26/2021 - Kirtland Class of 2021 presented in drive-through commencement
- Kirtland Foundation announces winter 2021 scholarships - 01/14/2021 - Kirtland Foundation announces winter 2021 scholarships
School Overview
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five years.
| Kirtland Community College | (MI) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 72 staff | 224 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
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, Criminal Justice Club, Hot Rod Automotive Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Service Learning, Veterans Helping Veterans Recreational Athletic Programs: Student Wellness Group |
Source: 2020 (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 and Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center and Michigan Forest Products Institute), in addition to offering courses online.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2021
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