Indian Hills Community College

https://www.indianhills.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,040

3.45% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$10,340

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

3,184

50.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.1%

264 Graduates

About

Indian Hills Community College is a higher education institution located in Wapello County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Indian Hills Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (206 degrees awarded), Radiographer (28 degrees), and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2024, 658 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Indian Hills Community College. 56.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (489 degrees), 8.58 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Indian Hills Community College is $5,040, which is $−3,120 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Indian Hills Community College is $5,040, which is $3,120 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,340.

In 2024, 42% of undergraduate students attending Indian Hills Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,040

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Indian Hills Community College was $5,040. The cost of tuition at Indian Hills Community College is $−3,120 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Indian Hills Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,340

2024 Value

37.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Indian Hills Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,340. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Indian Hills Community College grew by 37.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Indian Hills Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,724

Room and Board

$2,136

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Indian Hills Community College was of $8,724 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 17.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,136. The cost of books and supplies increased by 41.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Indian Hills Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

42% of undergraduate students at Indian Hills Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Indian Hills Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Indian Hills Community College had a total enrollment of 3,184 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Indian Hills Community College is 1,620 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,564. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Indian Hills Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Indian Hills Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.3% White, 8.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.15% Black or African American, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.471% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Indian Hills Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (28.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.43%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Indian Hills Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,184 students. The full-time enrollment at Indian Hills Community College is 1,620 and the part-time enrollment is 1,564. This means that 50.9% of students enrolled at Indian Hills Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Indian Hills Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Indian Hills Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Indian Hills Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Indian Hills Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,397 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
286 enrolled students
Black or African American
164 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Indian Hills Community College is 75.3% White, 8.98% Hispanic or Latino, 5.15% Black or African American, 3.49% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.471% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.283% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (1.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 86 more women than men received degrees from Indian Hills Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Indian Hills Community College is white (489 degrees awarded). There were 8.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Indian Hills Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (206 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (28 degrees) and Registered Nursing (26 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Indian Hills Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (65 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (206 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indian Hills Community College are Other managers (89,386 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (71,316 people), Construction managers (53,841 people), Software developers (44,130 people), and Chief executives & legislators (32,787 people).

The most specialized majors at Indian Hills Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (65 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (206 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indian Hills Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Indian Hills Community College are Precision Production (65 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (206 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (42 degrees), Agriculture (14 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Indian Hills Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (152,402 people), Construction (137,653 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,385 people), Computer Systems Design (71,174 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (49,262 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Indian Hills Community College.

Most Common (2024)

Welding Technology
52 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
22 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
21 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Indian Hills Community College was Welding Technology with 52 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Indian Hills Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

286

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

372

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 286 degrees were awarded to men at Indian Hills Community College, which is 0.769 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (372).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Indian Hills Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Indian Hills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.675 times less than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Indian Hills Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.48 times more than the 83 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 34% of students graduating from Indian Hills Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
489 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
57 degrees awarded
Black or African American
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Indian Hills Community College is white (489 degrees awarded). There were 8.58 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (57 degrees).

0.608% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
836 degrees awarded
White Female
787 degrees awarded
White Female
743 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Indian Hills Community College is white female (836 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (787 degrees).

Operations

Indian Hills Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $3.21M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.72M (53.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2024, Indian Hills Community College had a total salary expenditure of 58M. Indian Hills Community College employs 39 Professors, 38 Instructors and 28 Associate professors. Most academics at Indian Hills Community College are Female Instructor (24), Female Professor (21), and Male Professor (18).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indian Hills Community College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, Service, with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$3.21M

2024 Endowment

0.452%

growth from 2023

Indian Hills Community College has an endowment valued at about $3.21M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Indian Hills Community College grew 0.452% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.2M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Indian Hills Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21.5M

2024 Salaries

0.468%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Indian Hills Community College paid a median of $21.5M in salaries, which represents 37% of their overall expenditure ($58M) and a 0.468% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.698% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.76% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$8.04M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2024, Indian Hills Community College paid a total of $8.04M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Indian Hills Community College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, Service with 43 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

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