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Ivy Tech Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Ivy Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Ivy Tech Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Ivy Tech Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Ivy Tech is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Indiana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Ivy Tech is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Indiana is 66%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ivy Tech do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,637

Cost of attendance at Ivy Tech Community College in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $8,887
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,927

Cost of attendance at Ivy Tech Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average $22,628
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Ivy Tech Community College received on average $5,823 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,823
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,117 48% $5,071 $10,735,411
Other Federal Grant 3,689 84% $4,194 $15,472,174
State Grant/Scholarships 1,791 41% $3,014 $5,397,979
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 973 22% $1,268 $1,233,395
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,796 87% $5,823 $22,103,548

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ivy Tech Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ivy Tech Community College students is 30.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.1%.

30.0%

  • asian 34.0% 35 students
  • African American 13.9% 74 students
  • white 32.6% 1,401 students
  • unknown 28.8% 51 students
  • hawaiian 14.3% 2 students
  • hispanic 27.2% 81 students
  • Mixed Race 25.3% 63 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Ivy Tech Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ivy Tech Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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