Hawkeye Community College is a public 2-year college in Waterloo, Iowa with 2,626 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $15,128 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Hawkeye Community College acceptance rate and admissions
Hawkeye Community College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Hawkeye Community College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $6,786 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $6,815 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $20,986 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $15,128 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $15,128 a year after grants and scholarships, $5,858 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Hawkeye Community College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Hawkeye Community College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $47,058 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Hawkeye Community College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding | Certificate | 68 | $44,101 | $64,717 | $5,500 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 56 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 24 | $45,184 | $62,817 | $10,102 |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | $48,742 | $12,536 |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 21 | $48,868 | $62,860 | $15,483 |
| HVAC | Certificate | 17 | $47,873 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Associate degree | 16 | $58,489 | $62,661 | $13,000 |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 15 | $35,701 | $42,137 | $5,500 |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Associate degree | 10 | $51,088 | $51,998 | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 8 | $54,708 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 6 | n/a | $36,160 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,626 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 60% women, 40% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Hawkeye Community College?
No. Hawkeye Community College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Hawkeye Community College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $6,786 for in-state students and $6,815 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $15,128 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Hawkeye Community College?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Hawkeye Community College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $47,058 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.