Harrison College-Indianapolis
Tel:
(317)447-6200
School Highlights
- Harrison College-Indianapolis serves 3,498 students (71% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 53%.
- Harrison College-Indianapolis is one of 8 community colleges within Marion County, IN.
- The nearest community college to Harrison College-Indianapolis is Brown Mackie College-Indianapolis (1.2 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 174 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Harrison College-Indianapolis | (IN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 174 staff | 28 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,498 students | 1,806 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,469 students | 507 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,029 students | 1,299 students |
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| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| % Black | 10% | 6% |
| % White | 69% | 47% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | - |
| % Unknown races | 17% | 44% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.58 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $25,800 | $30,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Harrison College-Indianapolis is Brown Mackie College-Indianapolis (1.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brown Mackie College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit995 students | 1.20 Mi1200 N Meridian St, Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)554-8300 1.20995 - 91,179 students | 2.50 Mi50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-4800 2.5091,179 - 501 students | 6.70 Mi8150 Brookville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317)375-8000 6.70501 - Aviation Institute of Maintenance-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit143 students | 7.50 Mi7251 W McCarty St
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317)243-4519 7.50143 - 1,199 students | 9.60 Mi7225 Winton Drive - Building 128
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317)632-5553 9.601,199
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