- As a statewide, open-access, community college, Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana provides residents of Indiana with professional, technical, transfer, and lifelong education for successful careers, personal development, and citizenship. Through its affordable, quality educational programs and services, the College strengthens Indiana's economy and enhances its cultural development.
School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College serves 164,377 students (13% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 164,377 students
- In-state tuition: $4,055
- Out-state tuition: $7,932
- Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 4,471 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
4,471 staff
119 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College has grown by 126% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
164,377 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
22,046 students
502 students
# Part-Time Students
142,331 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
164 students
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
22,046 students
502 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
142,331 students
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
67%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
12%
32%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3079%
0.5824%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3346%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,500
$32,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,055 is more than the state average of $3,695. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,932 is more than the state average of $7,846. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,055
$3,695
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,932
$7,846
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,264
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,380
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
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: 2024 (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. Offering the first two years of a bachelor's degree is a key function of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, and the most obvious. But there is much more to our role: Ivy Tech has a blueprint for workforce education, lifelong learning, community service, student life, diversity and more ? all to help boost the people of Indiana to a higher standard of living and higher quality of life. For over three decades, Ivy Tech has responded to the needs of state and community, and now has behind it the full weight of a community college structure. Working with state and local government and our fellow institutions of higher education, Ivy Tech Community College will help transform Indiana by transforming individuals, towns, and cities. Ivy Tech-Central Indiana offers academic courses in area communities, including Avon, Beech Grove, Ben Davis High School, Carmel, Decatur/Ameriplex, Goodwill Industries, Greenfield, Lebanon, Noblesville, Mooresville, Pike High School, and Shelbyville. These convenient sites offer 250 classes each semester in business, computer, technical, health related, general and developmental education. Most courses are taught in the evening. You can prepare for real-world opportunities in business, health care, information technology or a host of other fields. Many Ivy Tech degrees transfer to four-year Indiana colleges and universities as a foundation for a bachelor's degree. Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College cost?
Ivy Tech Community College's tuition is approximately $4,055 for In-State students and $7,932 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Ivy Tech Community College located?
Ivy Tech Community College is located in the Highland Vicinity neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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