Indian Hills Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Indian Hills Community College is a public community college in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling about 1,495 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,693 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,040. Student demographics in federal data include White (68.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,693 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,495 84.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 41.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 43.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,858
- Room & Board: $7,752 annual estimate
Indian Hills Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Indian Hills Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Indian Hills Community College?
Indian Hills Community College is located in Ottumwa, IA (ZIP 52501).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Indian Hills Community College public or private?
Indian Hills Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Indian Hills Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,040 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,693.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,561 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,407 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,960 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,515 |
| $110,001+ | $15,397 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,160.
How big is Indian Hills Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,495 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,858 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Indian Hills Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 40.12%.
First-year retention: 58.9%.
What do graduates of Indian Hills Community College earn?
Median earnings: $38,540 six years after entry; $40,507 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
24.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Indian Hills Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (206 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (56 completions)
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (28 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (22 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (21 completions)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (20 completions)
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist (17 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (13 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Indian Hills Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.12%; median earnings $40,507 at 10 years; net price $10,693. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indian Hills Community College was $5,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,693
2024 Value
In 2024 Indian Hills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,693.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,772 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,693 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,160 4-Year In-State Tuition
$24,480 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,752 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,352 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,144 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$60,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Indian Hills Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
18.91% 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 Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills 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 | $3,576 | $5,376 | $10,715 |
| 2014 | $3,720 | $5,580 | $8,987 |
| 2015 | $3,840 | $5,760 | $8,555 |
| 2016 | $3,960 | $5,760 | $8,639 |
| 2017 | $4,080 | $5,760 | $8,591 |
| 2018 | $4,224 | $5,760 | $8,203 |
| 2019 | $4,320 | $5,760 | $7,217 |
| 2020 | $4,440 | $5,880 | $8,242 |
| 2021 | $4,560 | $6,000 | $7,519 |
| 2022 | $4,680 | $6,120 | $6,945 |
| 2023 | $4,872 | $6,120 | $7,492 |
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
Indian Hills Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,495 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), and Black or African American (9.0%). About 24.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 41.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
84.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Indian Hills Community College in 2024 is 1,495 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,858 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.9%
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 68.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.41% 100% Completion Time
40.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.41% of students graduating from Indian Hills 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/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 95% male / 5% female
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 7% male / 93% 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 Indian Hills Community College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$40,507 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.92% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
847.04% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Indian Hills Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 206 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 56 completions
3. Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer: 28 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
5. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 22 completions
6. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 21 completions
7. Computer Programming, Specific Applications: 20 completions
8. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 17 completions
9. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 16 completions
Most popular programs at Indian Hills Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Indian Hills Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Indian Hills Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 43.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,348
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,476
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Indian Hills Community College is a public institution located in Ottumwa, IA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. Enrollment is approximately 1,495 students. Student body composition includes White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%), Black or African American (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.12%. Approximately 24.23% of students receive Pell Grants. About 41.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Community College located?
Indian Hills Community College is located in Ottumwa, IA.
How much does Indian Hills Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,040 and average net price is $10,693 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,752 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Indian Hills Community College?
Indian Hills Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,858 students, White (68.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Indian Hills Community College?
About 41.2% of students at Indian Hills Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Indian Hills Community College earn?
Median earnings are $38,540 six years after entry and $40,507 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Indian Hills Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Indian Hills Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Indian Hills Community College public or private?
Indian Hills Community College is a public institution located in Ottumwa, IA.
Is Indian Hills Community College an HBCU?
No. Indian Hills Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Indian Hills Community College a tribal college?
No. Indian Hills Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Indian Hills Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Indian Hills Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.0%).
Is Indian Hills Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Indian Hills Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Iowa college costs
- Iowa colleges by ROI
- Iowa trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Iowa
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.