- 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-Southeast serves 2,699 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower 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: 2,699 students
- In-state tuition: $3,257
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast
(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
102 staff
145 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast 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
2,699 students
3,848 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
34:1

# Full-Time Students
1,400 students
1,083 students

# Part-Time Students
1,299 students
2,765 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,699 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)
5%
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)
$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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
44%
56%

Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$10,150
$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 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. Ivy Tech Southeast consists of two campuses: Madison and Lawrenceburg, and one instructional site: Batesville. WIthin the southeast web site, you will find information covering each of the three locations in the southeast region. For individual site information, click on the Madison, Lawrenceburg, or Batesville links. Each year, Ivy Tech partners with four-year colleges and universities to add new transfer opportunities for our students. More and more Ivy Tech graduates are building on their associate's degrees and continuing to the bachelor's level. We also serve the state's businesses and workers with customized education and short-term skill-building programs. Many courses are designed to let professionals earn continuing education units. All of the programs and courses of study at Ivy Tech , like the entire Ivy Tech system, are fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast cost?
Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast's tuition is approximately $3,257 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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