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 Event Center), in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
Kirtland Community College serves 1,296 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
As the fall Esports season reaches its closure, Kirtland Community College's varsity athletes showcased their skills and determination across various titles, leaving a lasting, first, impression on the competitive gaming ...morescene. The athletes demonstrated their competitive capabilities in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Madden '24, and Overwatch 2 with their Tier 3 team consisting of students and staff. hide
During an evening session held on December 7, the Board of Trustees of Kirtland Community College unanimously endorsed the selection of Dr. Gary Roberts as the institution's 8th President.
Kirtland Community College's Surgical Technology program has teamed up with Munson Healthcare to create a pipeline for students entering into the Surgical Technology program.
Kirtland's Summer Kickstart Program gives incoming students an opportunity to refresh their math and English skills while getting to know their peers and the campus.
School Overview
The teacher population of 153 teachers has grown by 112% over five years.
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The student population of Kirtland Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 18:1 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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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,190 is less than the state average of $5,506. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,870 is more than the state average of $7,381. The out-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BasketballBowling
Cross CountryGolf
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Biology ClubCriminal Justice Club
Hot Rod Automotive ClubHousing Activities Club
Phi Theta KappaService Learning
Veterans Helping Veterans
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ESports TeamStudent Wellness Group
Source: 2024 (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 and esports.
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