Ivy Tech Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Ivy Tech Community College is a public community college in Indianapolis, Indiana, enrolling about 58,267 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,258 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,154. Student demographics in federal data include White (65.0%) and Black or African American (15.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,154
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,258 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 58,267 28.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.50%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 48.0%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 33.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 188,767
  • Room & Board: $10,336 annual estimate

Ivy Tech Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Ivy Tech Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Ivy Tech Community College?

Ivy Tech Community College is located in Indianapolis, IN (ZIP 46208-5752).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Ivy Tech Community College public or private?

Ivy Tech Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Ivy Tech Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,154 in-state, $9,935 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,258.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$5,532
$30,001–$48,000$5,727
$48,001–$75,000$8,489
$75,001–$110,000$11,793
$110,001+$14,385

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,616.

How big is Ivy Tech Community College?

Total enrollment: 58,267 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 188,767 students.

About 28% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Ivy Tech Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 40.50%.

First-year retention: 61.7%.

What do graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn?

Median earnings: $32,680 six years after entry; $37,186 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,727.

22.48% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Ivy Tech Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Ivy Tech Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.50%; median earnings $37,186 at 10 years; net price $7,258. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,154
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ivy Tech Community College was $5,154.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,258
2024 Value

In 2024 Ivy Tech Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,258.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,032 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,258 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$20,616 4-Year In-State Tuition

$39,740 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$10,336 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,546 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$17,036 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$68,144 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Ivy Tech Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

22.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

6.83% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ivy Tech Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ivy Tech Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,605$7,632$8,911
2014$4,055$7,932$7,186
2015$4,115$7,992$6,943
2016$4,175$8,052$6,686
2017$4,255$8,211$7,025
2018$4,368$8,402$5,955
2019$4,500$8,661$6,919
2020$4,637$8,927$6,456
2021$4,637$8,927$6,685
2022$4,637$8,927$6,355
2023$4,912$9,465$6,544

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Ivy Tech Community College reported total enrollment of about 58,267 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.4%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (8.5%). About 22.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

28.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Ivy Tech Community College in 2024 is 58,267 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 188,767 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

61.7%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 65.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

28.12% 100% Completion Time

40.50% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 28.12% of students graduating from Ivy Tech Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 37% male / 63% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 35% male / 65% female
  • Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 9% male / 91% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Ivy Tech Community College.

Return on Investment

$10,727 Median Student Debt

$37,186 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

28.85% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1180.86% Return on Investment

2.9 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Ivy Tech Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 177 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 7,556 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 3,084 completions

3. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 2,392 completions

4. Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other: 1,610 completions

5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 1,481 completions

6. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 1,209 completions

7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 788 completions

8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 729 completions

9. Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist: 708 completions

Most popular programs at Ivy Tech Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Ivy Tech Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ivy Tech Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 33.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,596
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,966

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution located in Indianapolis, IN, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. Enrollment is approximately 58,267 students. Student body composition includes White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.4%), Race/ethnicity unknown (8.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.50%. Approximately 22.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.0% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 177 distinct degree programs, Ivy Tech Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ivy Tech Community College located?

Ivy Tech Community College is located in Indianapolis, IN.

How much does Ivy Tech Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,154 and average net price is $7,258 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,336 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Ivy Tech Community College?

Ivy Tech Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 188,767 students, White (65.0%), Black or African American (15.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Ivy Tech Community College?

About 48.0% of students at Ivy Tech Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Ivy Tech Community College earn?

Median earnings are $32,680 six years after entry and $37,186 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Ivy Tech Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 40.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Ivy Tech Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,727.

Is Ivy Tech Community College public or private?

Ivy Tech Community College is a public institution located in Indianapolis, IN.

Is Ivy Tech Community College an HBCU?

No. Ivy Tech Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Ivy Tech Community College a tribal college?

No. Ivy Tech Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Ivy Tech Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ivy Tech Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.6%).

Is Ivy Tech Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Ivy Tech Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Indiana trade schools profile
  • Indianapolis, Indiana city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Indiana

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.