- Ivy Tech is a statewide open-admissions community college that has grown into the second-largest post-secondary institution in Indiana. Our programs lead to two-year associate's degrees and one-year technical certificates. With 23 campuses and low tuition, Ivy Tech is both convenient and affordable.
School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus serves 4,368 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,368 students
- In-state tuition: $3,257
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
145 staff
99 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,368 students
3,927 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
2,045 students
1,144 students
# Part-Time Students
2,323 students
2,783 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,368 students
1,921 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,368 students
2,566 students
% Unknown races
100%
35%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
10%
10%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,300
$30,200
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,257 is less than the state average of $3,695. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,761 is less than the state average of $7,846. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,257
$3,695
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,761
$7,846
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
43%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$10,784
$12,237
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Ivy Tech is a statewide open-admissions community college that has grown into the second-largest post-secondary institution in Indiana. Our programs lead to two-year associate's degrees and one-year technical certificates. With 23 campuses and low tuition, Ivy Tech is both convenient and affordable. Each year, Ivy Tech partners with four-year colleges and universities to add new transfer opportunities for our students. More and more Ivy Tech graduates are building on their associate's degrees and continuing to the bachelor's level. The Office of Corporate & Continuing Education Services is a service arm of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. As business and industry training specialists, we make the assets of the college available to the business community the way they want them and need them. We service industry, small business, government and non-profit agencies, providing experienced staff in various disciplines to analyze training needs, assess employees' skills levels, and recommend and implement the optimal training program to meet your needs. Because each client's situation is unique, each CCES training program is unique.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus cost?
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus's tuition is approximately $3,257 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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