Harrison College-Indianapolis

550 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204-2611
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Tel: (317) 447-6200
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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 ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsLess than 2 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty174 staff28 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Harrison College-Indianapolis has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Harrison College-Indianapolis diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,498 students1,806 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:134:1
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# Full-Time Students2,469 students507 students
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# Part-Time Students1,029 students1,299 students
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
10%
6%
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% White
69%
47%
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% Two or more races
2%
-
% Unknown races
17%
44%
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Diversity Score0.480.58
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,800$30,600
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $17,025 is more than the state average of $15,017. The private state tuition has grown by 28% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,025$15,017
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%89%
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Median Debt for Graduates$28,167$20,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$7,080$6,334
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Acceptance Rate100%78%
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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.

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Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 3,498 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,025
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
Did You Know?
For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $6,878 per year for in-state students and $9,519 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,017 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Indiana is MedTech College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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