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Inver Hills Community College

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  • Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students lead purposeful lives, contribute to a vital social and economic community, and pursue lifelong learning.

School Highlights

Inver Hills Community College serves 4,988 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 42%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,988 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,272
  • Out-state tuition: $5,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 232 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Inver Hills Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
232 staff
171 staff

Student Body

The student population of Inver Hills Community College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Inver Hills Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,988 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,264 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
3,724 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,264 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,724 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
55%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,321
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,214
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college offering over 20 degree options including liberal education courses (A.A.) that lead to transfer to four-year colleges and career-related degrees (A.S., A.A.S.) in leading occupational areas such as nursing, computers, law enforcement, human services, business, emergency health care, and more. The 90-acre campus includes eight modern buildings that fit naturally into the surrounding wooded hills and wetlands. The campus is located just off Highway 52 at 80th Street in Inver Grove Heights. More than 1,200 course sections are scheduled each year in 50 academic disciplines. About half meet evenings, late afternoons, and weekends so working people can attend. Traditionally about half of Inver Hills students are working adults and part-time learners. With distinctive architecture and separate buildings, the campus has a small-college look and feel about it. The physical setting seems a natural complement to the college's student-centered philosophy and emphasis on academic support, learning assistance, and personal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Inver Hills Community College cost?
Inver Hills Community College's tuition is approximately $5,272 for In-State students and $5,272 for Out-State students.
What is Inver Hills Community College's ranking?
Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition.

School Calendar

View the Inver Hills Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of Fall Classes
August 25, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college closed)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college closed)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college closed)
November 29, 2025 (Saturday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 4,988 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,272
  • Out-state tuition: $5,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 45%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,300 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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