- Harrison College was a private for-profit college based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 11 campuses in Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina. The college was founded as Indiana Business College in 1902 in Marion, Indiana.
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 34:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Black), which was less than the state average of 51%.
School Overview
Harrison College-Indianapolis
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private, for profit
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1902
Total Faculty
174 staff
145 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,498 students
3,848 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,469 students
1,083 students
# Part-Time Students
1,029 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
397 students
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,469 students
1,548 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
196 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
69%
49%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
17%
32%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,800
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$17,025
$16,044
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,167
$14,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,080
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
74%
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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