Hawkeye Community College Admission Requirements

Waterloo, IA · Public · 2-year

  • Admission: open to anyone who applies
  • Average net price: $9,308 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?

Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement

Hawkeye Community College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Hawkeye Community College reviews each application.

Hawkeye Community College acceptance rate

Hawkeye Community College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

Hawkeye Community College is a public 2-year college in Waterloo, Iowa, with 5,120 undergraduates.

AP credit

Hawkeye Community College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,308 a year at Hawkeye Community College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 2.0 GPA get you into Hawkeye Community College?

Yes. Hawkeye Community College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.

How many applicants get into Hawkeye Community College?

Hawkeye Community College has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).

What is the average net price at Hawkeye Community College?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,308 a year at Hawkeye Community College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Hawkeye Community College give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Hawkeye Community College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Hawkeye Community College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Hawkeye Community CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.

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