- Indian Hills Community College is a premier college with top-notch programs and staff. We are very fortunate to have been able to provide reasonably priced education and training to our stduents since our inception. Over 90% of our student body comes from our local 10-county area, which is the highest percentage of in-district enrollees of any college in Iowa.
School Highlights
Indian Hills Community College serves 3,184 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,184 students
- In-state tuition: $3,720
- Out-state tuition: $5,580
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Indian Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 171 teachers has declined by 63% over five years.
Indian Hills Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Colors
Maroon, Gold
Total Faculty
171 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Indian Hills Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Indian Hills Community College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,184 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
1,620 students
165 students
# Part-Time Students
1,564 students
1,367 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
237 students
127 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,620 students
165 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
107 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,564 students
1,466 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
238 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
9%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,600
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,720 is less than the state average of $4,331. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,580 is more than the state average of $4,920. The out-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,720
$4,331
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,580
$4,920
Tuition Notes
$6,300 for Iowa residents, $7,650 for out-of-state students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,709
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warriors
- We have beautiful campuses in Centerville and Ottumwa and attendance centers in each of our other counties. Our Arts and Sciences students have great success when they transfer to four-year colleges and our technical students enjoy the highest placement rates and starting salaries in the state. The Ottumwa campus of IHCC is the main administrative campus of the college. The majority of the college's technical programs are housed here, and the majority of our Arts & Sciences students also attend classes here. The volleyball, basketball, golf, and softball teams all call this campus "home." Indian Hills Community College offers a wide variety of majors/programs of study. We group our degree programs into three main areas: Advanced Technologies, Arts & Sciences, Health Occupations. There are almost 70 specific programs that you can choose from. IHCC's Business and Industry Resource Center is charged with coordinating regional economic development through industrial training and retraining, BioDevelopment and manufacturing extension support, waste management consulting, small business development, job training, and other statewide initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Indian Hills Community College cost?
Indian Hills Community College's tuition is approximately $3,720 for In-State students and $5,580 for Out-State students.
What is Indian Hills Community College's ranking?
Indian Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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