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 develop.
School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-South Central serves 4,719 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 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: 4,719 students
In-state tuition: $3,257
Out-state tuition: $6,761
Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-South Central has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-South Central diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,719 students
1,548 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,837 students
502 students
# Part-Time Students
2,882 students
2,765 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,719 students
502 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
83 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)
14%
10%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3346%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$32,000
$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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
33%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$13,000
$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 Notes
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana is a public community college
which serves Southern Indiana and metropolitan Louisville. Ivy Tech
offers career-focused degrees, general education and liberal arts
courses, hundreds of internet courses, continuing education
classes, and computer certification testing. You get all this at
the lowest tuition rate of any public Indiana college! Ivy Tech
Community College at Sellersburg offers Associate of Science
Degrees, Associate of Applied Science Degrees, and Technical
Certificates in general education, medical, technical, business,
human services and computer fields. Most programs offer specialty
areas to focus your career path to an even greater degree. Once you
finish your Ivy Tech coursework, you may wish to continue your
education to the bachelor's level or beyond. You can transfer Ivy
Tech courses or degrees to many public and private colleges and
universities. A variety of transfer agreements are in place--some
are college-wide, and others cover individual Ivy Tech campuses.
Ivy Tech's Workforce Certification and Assessment Centers are
designed to help you advance your career by boosting your skills.
With our courses, you build the exact skills you need for the
certification you want. When you're ready, we'll even administer
your certification exam.
In as little as three weeks, you could be retrained for a new job through community colleges. Learn about the retraining programs available and how quickly you can gain new skills.
Overcoming the odds, low-income community college students are poised to become top performers once they transfer to a four-year university. Learn about the new study that has identified the successful qualities of low-income community college students.
Accreditation is crucial for college selection, affecting financial aid eligibility, credit transferability, and future employment prospects. This article explains the importance of choosing an accredited institution and provides resources for verifying a school's accreditation status.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 4,719 students
In-state tuition: $3,257
Out-state tuition: $6,761
Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
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 $16,044 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
