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The cost of attending college is a big factor for most students.

On this page, you'll learn the cost of attending Kirkwood Community College, the net price after need-based aid, and how much students typically pay if they don’t qualify for need-based aid. Let's dive in and talk financials.

$ 23,291
Overall list price
$ 8,413
Average net price

Cost Breakdown

The cost of attending Kirkwood Community College varies, and it’s important to understand the difference between published rates (commonly known as the list price or sticker price) and actual prices. At some schools, most students get a discount to the list price in the form of scholarships.

First, let’s look at the list price breakdown according to Kirkwood. Here's what the costs look like:

In-state Cost
Tuition
$6,870
Books
$1,000
Room & Board
$10,224
Fees (Full)
$100
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$1,740
Other
$3,357
Total
$23,291
Out-state Cost
Tuition
$9,180
Books
$1,000
Room & Board
$10,224
Fees (Full)
$100
Fees (One-time)
$0
Transport
$1,740
Other
$3,357
Total
$25,601

Here’s how the total cost for students living on campus has changed in recent years.

30.0K
24.0K
18.0K
12.0K
6.0K
0.0
2025
2026
2027
In-state
Out-state

Net Price

Although the out-of-state cost to attend Kirkwood Community College is $25,601 per year, many students pay less.

Some of this is due to need-based aid being given to students of families based on income and assets. The average net price that families pay is $8,413.

Average Net Price by Income

Families making 0-30K / year
$6,510
20K
Families making 31K-48K / year
$7,652
20K
Families making 49K-75K / year
$9,643
20K
Families making 75K-110K / year
$11,989
20K
Families making 111+K / year
$13,167
20K

Net price data is provided by the U.S. government, but it's delayed by 1-2 years. So, the current net prices might be slightly higher. You can get a more accurate estimate of your cost using the college’s Net Price Calculator.

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