Inver Hills Community College Photo #0 - Inver Hills Commencement Spring 2018

Inver Hills Community College

2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
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  • Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students lead purposeful lives, contribute to a vital social and economic community, and pursue lifelong learning.

School Highlights

Inver Hills Community College serves 3,729 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is same as the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 89%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,729 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,272
  • Out-state tuition: $5,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 232 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Inver Hills Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
232 staff
153 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Inver Hills Community College and community college average number of faculty in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Inver Hills Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Inver Hills Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,729 students
2,033 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Inver Hills Community College and community college average number of enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Inver Hills Community College and community college average student staff ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,249 students
843 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Inver Hills Community College and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
2,480 students
1,190 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Inver Hills Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Inver Hills Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Minnesota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
267 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,249 students
662 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Inver Hills Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,480 students
1,190 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
13%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Inver Hills Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Inver Hills Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Inver Hills Community College and the community college average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2387%
0.3841%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Inver Hills Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$36,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Inver Hills Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Minnesota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $5,482. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $6,138. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$5,482
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Inver Hills Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$6,138
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Inver Hills Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Inver Hills Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,321
$12,264
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Inver Hills Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,214
$6,747
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Inver Hills Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college offering over 20 degree options including liberal education courses (A.A.) that lead to transfer to four-year colleges and career-related degrees (A.S., A.A.S.) in leading occupational areas such as nursing, computers, law enforcement, human services, business, emergency health care, and more. The 90-acre campus includes eight modern buildings that fit naturally into the surrounding wooded hills and wetlands. The campus is located just off Highway 52 at 80th Street in Inver Grove Heights. More than 1,200 course sections are scheduled each year in 50 academic disciplines. About half meet evenings, late afternoons, and weekends so working people can attend. Traditionally about half of Inver Hills students are working adults and part-time learners. With distinctive architecture and separate buildings, the campus has a small-college look and feel about it. The physical setting seems a natural complement to the college's student-centered philosophy and emphasis on academic support, learning assistance, and personal development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Inver Hills Community College cost?
Inver Hills Community College's tuition is approximately $5,272 for In-State students and $5,272 for Out-State students.
What is Inver Hills Community College's ranking?
Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition.

School Calendar

View the Inver Hills Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
First Day of Spring Classes
January 13, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break (no classes, college open)
March 10, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 3,729 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,272
  • Out-state tuition: $5,272
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,482 per year for in-state students and $6,138 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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