Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond

2357 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 85%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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:

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
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
97 staff
119 staff
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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 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,588 students
3,848 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
25:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,539 students
1,083 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,049 students
2,765 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Indiana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,588 students
1,152 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
93 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the percentage of Black community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% White
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the percentage of White community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
31%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
100%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Unknown races students in Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the percentage of Unknown races community college students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Diversity Score
n/a
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the community college average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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
0.6798%
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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,761
$7,846
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Does not include tec
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
56%
56%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Ivy Tech Community College-Richmond and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Indiana by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • 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)

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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 $16,044 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 85%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Indiana is Ross Medical Education Center-Granger. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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