For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 8,737 students in St.
Joseph County County, Indiana. The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 83% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 28:1.
Community Colleges in St. Joseph County (2025)
College
Location
Students
Holy Cross College
Private not-for-profit
54515 State Road 933 North
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 239-8377
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 239-8377
| 467 students
220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 289-7001
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 289-7001
| 8,149 students
Ross Medical Education Center-Granger
Private for-profit
445 E University Dr
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-0304
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-0304
| 121 students
Community Colleges in St. Joseph County, IN (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Brown Mackie College-South Bend (Closed 2021)
Private, for profit
3454 Douglas Rd.
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 237-0774
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 237-0774
| 340 students
ITT Technical Institute-South Bend (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
17390 Dugdale Dr Ste 100
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 247-8300
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 247-8300
| 223 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in St. Joseph County, IN?
There are 3 community colleges serving 8,737 students in St. Joseph County, IN.
What is community college acceptance rate in St. Joseph County, IN?
The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 83% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in St. Joseph County, IN?
Community colleges in St. Joseph County, IN have approximately 97% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Hispanic.
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