- 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-Richmond serves 3,588 students (43% 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 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,588 students
- In-state tuition: $3,257
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student:teacher ratio: 37:1
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
97 staff
145 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,588 students
3,848 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,539 students
1,083 students
# Part-Time Students
2,049 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,588 students
1,548 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
196 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
9%
% White
n/a
49%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
100%
32%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
11%
10%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
33%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$29,300
$30,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Tuition Notes
Does not include tec
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$14,500
$12,605
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,500
$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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Ivy Tech Community College 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. As Indiana's comprehensive community college, we provide Hoosiers with the professional, technical, and transfer education necessary for successful careers and personal development. In short, we prepare our students for success in the workplace and in life. The success of our students strengthens Indiana's economy and the quality-of-life for all Hoosiers. Whether you are looking for traditional classroom instruction or courses taught over the Internet, a two-year transfer degree or specific training for career advancement, we can provide you with credit or noncredit programs that are high-quality, affordable and tailored to help you meet your educational and career goals. Enrolling at Ivy Tech could be just the step that you need for a promotion at your current job or a better-paying, more-satisfying career.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond cost?
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond's tuition is approximately $3,257 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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