Kirkwood Community College is a community college serving seven counties in Iowa. Kirkwood's main campus is in Cedar Rapids, with additional buildings in Marion, Iowa City, Belle Plaine, Monticello, Tipton, Vinton, Washington and Williamsburg, Iowa. The college is name for Samuel J. Kirkwood an Iowa governor and U.S. Senator in the late 1800s. It is known as being the home of the National Mass Fatalities Institute, which provides instruction and research into planning for all levels of a mass fatality event reponse. In Canada and the United States, a community college, sometimes called a junior college, is an educational institution providing post-secondary education and lower-level tertiary education, granting certificates, diplomas, and associates degrees. ... State nickname: The Hawkeye State Other U.S. States Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Governor Thomas Vilsack (D) Senators Chuck Grassley (R) Tom Harkin (D) Official languages English Area 145,743 km² (26th)  - Land 144,701 km²  - Water 1,042 km² (0. ... City Hall, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Downtown Cedar Rapids, including Mays Island Cedar Rapids is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. ... Marion is a city located in Linn County, Iowa. ... Old Capitol Building in February 2005 Iowa City is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 62,220, making it the sixth largest city in Iowa. ... Belle Plaine is a city located in Benton County, Iowa. ... Monticello is a city located in Jones County, Iowa. ... Tipton is a city located in Cedar County, Iowa. ... Vinton is a city located in Benton County, Iowa. ... Washington is a city located in Washington County, Iowa. ... Williamsburg is a city located in Iowa County, Iowa. ... Samuel Jordan Kirkwood (December 20, 1813 - September 1, 1894), twice represented Iowa as a United States Senator; first, from 1866 to 1867 and again from 1877 to 1881. ... The United States Senate is the upper house of the U.S. Congress, smaller than the United States House of Representatives. ...

External links

• Kirkwood's web site

 Kirkwood Community College 

Kirkwood Community College General information (319) 398-5411 Ext. 6301 Kirkwood Blvd Sw Financial aid office (319) 398-5517 Ext. Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2068 Admissions office (319) 398-5488 Ext.

For more information about this institution, visit Kirkwood Community College's web site

Type of institution: Public, 2-year Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans) Degrees offered: Less-than-1-year certificate, Less-than-2-year certificate, Associate degree Carnegie classification: School: There is no carnegie classification available for this school. Number of students: 15,030 2004-05

Mission Mission: Kirkwood Community College •identifies community needs •provides accessible, quality education and training •promotes opportunities for lifelong learning

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students Tuition and Fees 2004-05 In-State $2,670 Out of State $5,340 Books and Supplies $750

Financial aid - 2004-2005 Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of Aid Percentage of students receiving aid Average amount of aid they received Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 33% $2,642 State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 10% $873 Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 8% $1,080 Loans to students 53% $2,872

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