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The Indian Hills Community College, also known as IHCC, is a two-year, public community college located in Southeast Iowa with campuses in Ottumwa, Iowa and Centerville, Iowa, United States. The institution was founded in the year 1966. The college offers Associate of Arts and Associate of Sciences degrees in the areas of Arts and Sciences, Advanced Technologies, and Health Occupations.
IHCC offers a wide variety of student services. The campus hosts several clubs and organizations. Many graduates of IHCC have gone on to become famous. Some of them are Tom Arnold, actor; Kevin Ritz, former Major-League baseball pitcher; and Rick Upchurch, former NFL Wide Receiver.
Indian Hills Community College is located in a self-contained town, in Ottumwa, IA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Indian Hills Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
Indian Hills Community College offers classes to 4,174 students (3,660 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students.
More complete details are provided below.
Indian Hills Community College
525 Grandview
Ottumwa, IA 52501
General Phone: (641) 683-5111
http://www.indianhills.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 368 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 295 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 90 | industrial electronics tech, diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, avionics maintenance |
| Engineering Technician | 77 | electronics tech, robotics tech, mechanical drafting, laser/optical tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 70 | computer security, computer networking, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Office and Administration | 47 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Administration | 45 | medical records tech, medical transcription, health unit coordinator |
| Medical Support and Technology | 36 | radiographer, medical coding, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech |
| Production Trades | 33 | welding, machinist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | massage therapy, physical therapist assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | child care provider |
| Business and Management | 18 | accounting technology, business management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 14 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 8 | construction |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 7 | biology tech |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 7 | applied horticulture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 4 | agricultural production, crop production |
| Engineering | 1 | bioengineering |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Indian Hills Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 821 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 332 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Indian Hills Community College had a total enrollment of 4,174 students (3,660 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 90% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 28 % |
Indian Hills Community College offers campus housing for 571 of its 3,660 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Ottumwa, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,832 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,248 |
| Room and board | $ 5,184 |
| Room charge | $ 1,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,225 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,344 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,976 |
Financial Aid:
Indian Hills Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 840300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 66 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 35 | $62,109 | 14 | $59,854 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 35 | $62,109 | 14 | $59,854 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 31 | $51,202 | 51 | $53,300 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 31 | $51,202 | 51 | $53,300 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 52 | 29 | 81 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 29 | 37 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Crop Production
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Robotics Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Indian Hills Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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