Ivy Tech Community College-Southeast

590 Ivy Tech Dr
Madison, IN 47250
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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-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 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
102 staff
99 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 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,699 students
3,927 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,400 students
1,144 students
# Part-Time Students
1,299 students
2,783 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,699 students
1,921 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,699 students
2,566 students
% Unknown races
100%
35%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
5%
10%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$29,300
$30,200

Tuition & Financial Aid

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 (Year 2010)
44%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$10,150
$12,237
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

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 $16,698 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Indiana is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Indiana community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Indiana is Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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