Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region

4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region serves students in seven counties, including: Delaware, Madison, Grant, Henry, Jay, Blackford and Randolph.
  • Ivy Tech Community College is the state's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system.  Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

School Highlights

Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region serves 12,400 students
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: 12,400 students
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region 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
12,400 students
3,927 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)
$28,000
$30,200

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (Year 2010)
45%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$10,918
$12,237
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,500
$5,500

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student GovernmentStudent Life

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

The East Central Region offers program areas of study in eight academic schools:
  • School of Business
  • School of Computing and Informatics
  • School of Education
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Public & Social Services
  • School of Technology
Ivy Tech Community College's East Central Region has campuses and extended learning sites throughout the counties to best accommodate the students.
  • Anderson Campus
    • 814 East 60th Street
    • 104 West 53rd Street
  • Henry County Campus State Road 3 in New Castle
  • Marion Campus South Commerce Drive
  • Muncie Campus South Cowan Road
    • John & Janice Fisher Building (downtown)
    • Patterson Building (downtown)
  • Hinds Career Center - Extended Learning Site Elwood, IN
  • John Jay Center for Learning - Extended Learning Site Portland, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region often compared to?
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Regionis often viewed alongside schools like Ivy Tech Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 12,400 students
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Indiana public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,695 per year for in-state students and $7,846 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,698 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Indiana is Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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