Kirtland Community College
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(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 1,477 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 (48.5 miles away).
School News
- Kirtland Community College Welcomes Students Back On Campus in Soft Reopening - 07/20/2020 - Summer re-opening; COVID-19 safety measures.
- New National Accreditation Strengthens Kirtland's Nursing Program - 07/20/2020 - Kirtland Community College strengthened its leadership role in healthcare education with a new national accreditation. The Kirtland Community College associate degree in nursing program is now accredited by the National ...moreLeague for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). This accreditation opens doors for Kirtland graduates at additional clinical sites in the area, and with employers statewide and across the country who require national accreditation, including with Veterans Affairs. hide
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 22 teachers has declined by 29% 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 | 22 staff | 100 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,477 students | 3,505 students |
 | ||
| # Full-Time Students | 461 students | 1,591 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,016 students | 1,914 students |
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| % 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.
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