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, Grayling (our new Health Sciences Center and Michigan Forest Products Institute) and Roscommon, in addition to offering courses online.
School Highlights
- Kirtland Community College serves 1,511 students (31% of students are full-time).
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Kirtland Community College is the only community colleges within Crawford County, MI.
- The nearest community college to Kirtland Community College is North Central Michigan College (48.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Kirtland Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% 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 | 26 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,511 students | 3,505 students |
 | ||
| # Full-Time Students | 469 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,042 students | 1,914 students |
 |  | |
| % 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% |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.50 |
| College Completion Rate (Year 2015) | 17% | 14% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,700 | $30,600 |
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: 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 and Michigan Forest Products Institute) and Roscommon, in addition to offering courses online.
Profile last updated:
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Kirtland Community College is North Central Michigan College (48.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,527 students | 48.70 Mi1515 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(888)298-6605 48.702,527 - Alpena Community CollegePublic1,636 students | 53.90 Mi665 Johnson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989)356-9021 53.901,636 - 4,502 students | 55.90 Mi1701 E Front St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231)995-1054 55.904,502 - 4,343 students | 56.60 Mi1375 S Clare Ave
Harrison, MI 48625
(989)386-6622 56.604,343 - Baker College of CadillacPrivate, non-profit1,340 students | 57.20 Mi9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231)876-3101 57.201,340
Recent Articles
Against massive budget cuts, community colleges have been forced to take drastic measures, including cutting entire programs ranging from the culinary arts to athletics.
Many students enroll in community college with the intent of transferring to a four-year school. Of those who do, many succeed, and yet traditional colleges and universities continue to overlook them. Read on to learn more about why more community college students don’t transfer schools and to receive some tips for making the transfer yourself.
Community college is the only option for many students who either can’t afford a traditional four-year university or who need a more flexible school environment. Just because community college is different, however, doesn’t mean that its students matter any less. The Aspen Prize exists to encourage community colleges to do more for their students and to continually strive for improvement.
