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$6,308Tuition
2,528Students
32%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,849Earnings
Public2-yearNCCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$6,308
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,598
Average Net Price
$10,298
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$8,942
Books & Supplies
$1,136
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
45.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
24.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,428
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,494
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,185
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,722
$110,001+ $12,502

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay around $8,428 annually at Hawkeye Community College, while those making over $110,000 pay about $12,502. The two-year total ranges from roughly $17,000 to $25,000. Only 24% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable.

Graduates typically leave with $12,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $127. With median earnings hitting $39,111 in the first year after graduation, those loan payments represent less than 4% of gross income. The 97.3% employment rate means most graduates find work quickly in Iowa's job market.

Students from lower-income families get the best financial deal here. Net prices stay below $8,500 for families earning under $48,000, making this one of the more affordable pathways to workforce training in northeast Iowa.

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