Harrison College-Muncie (Closed 2020)

411 W Riggin Rd
Muncie, IN 47303
  • Since 1902, Indiana Business College, a post-secondary, proprietary educational institution, has been providing men and women with the skills necessary to attain a career in business, industry, and the public sector.

School Highlights

Harrison College-Muncie served 236 students (82% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 47:1 was higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment was 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 58%.

School Overview

Harrison College-Muncie
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Private For-profit 4-year Primarily Associate's
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
119 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
236 students
4,638 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
194 students
1,837 students
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# Part-Time Students
42 students
2,801 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
236 students
3,588 students
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# 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%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
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% Black
n/a
7%
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% White
n/a
42%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
44%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.62
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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) (Year 2010)
$26,800
$30,200

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$12,135
$3,797
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,135
$8,083
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
56%
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Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$19,319
$12,605
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$7,864
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
78%
74%
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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

  • For over 100 years, Indiana Business College's number one goal has been to educate students and have them become productively employed. The college has developed an enviable reputation as a dedicated two-year Associate of Applied Science degree granting institution graduating students from job-oriented programs into successful careers. The IBC Muncie campus is a newly constructed building located on the north side of Muncie, directly across from the Muncie/Delaware county airport. Programs offered at the campus includes Accounting (A.A.S. Degree), Accounting Assistant (Diploma), Administrative Assistant (A.A.S. Degree), Business Administration (A.A.S. Degree), Business Administration/Network Technology (A.A.S. Degree), Business and Information Technology (A.A.S. Degree), Computer Network Technician (Certificate), Criminal Justice (A.A.S. Degree), Medical Assistant (A.A.S. Degree), Medical Coding Technology (A.A.S. Degree), Medical Office Assistant (Diploma), Office Assistant (Diploma) andOrganizational Management (A.A.S. Degree). Indiana Business College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Certificates, Diplomas and Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Harrison College-Muncie cost?
Harrison College-Muncie's tuition is approximately $12,135 for In-State students and $12,135 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Harrison College-Muncie?
The acceptance rate of Harrison College-Muncie is 78%, which is higher than the state average of 74%.

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Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Indiana is College of Court Reporting Inc. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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