Harrison College-Indianapolis (Closed 2020)

550 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204

School Highlights

Harrison College-Indianapolis served 3,498 students (71% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 58%.

School Overview

Harrison College-Indianapolis
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
174 staff
119 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,498 students
4,638 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,469 students
1,837 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,029 students
2,801 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Harrison College-Indianapolis.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Indiana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
397 students
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,469 students
3,588 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Harrison College-Indianapolis and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
238 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison College-Indianapolis and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Black
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison College-Indianapolis and the percentage of Black community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% White
69%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison College-Indianapolis and the percentage of White community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Harrison College-Indianapolis and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Unknown races
17%
44%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison College-Indianapolis.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison College-Indianapolis and the community college average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.13%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$32,100
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Harrison College-Indianapolis and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Indiana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$17,025
$16,044
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Harrison College-Indianapolis and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Harrison College-Indianapolis and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Indiana by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,167
$14,750
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Harrison College-Indianapolis and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,080
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Harrison College-Indianapolis and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Indiana by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Harrison College-Indianapolis and the community college average percent admitted of Indiana by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Harrison College campuses are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Diplomas, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees. The award level varies by campus.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Harrison College-Indianapolis cost?
Harrison College-Indianapolis's private state tuition is approximately $17,025.
What is the acceptance rate of Harrison College-Indianapolis?
The acceptance rate of Harrison College-Indianapolis is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.

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