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 (3,178 full-time equivalent).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus.
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 | 366 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 245 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Mechanics And Repair | 75 | industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, avionics maintenance, diesel mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 69 | electronics tech, robotics tech, laser/optical tech, mechanical drafting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 66 | computer applications programming, computer security, computer networking, computer services management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 43 | radiographer, pharmacy tech, medical lab tech |
| Medical Administration | 38 | medical transcription, medical records tech, health unit coordinator |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | child care provider |
| Office And Administration | 31 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 26 | welding, machinist |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | physical therapist assistant |
| Business And Management | 18 | accounting technology, business management |
| Construction Trades | 17 | construction |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and police |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 10 | biology tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 8 | chef training |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 4 | applied horticulture |
| Transportation | 4 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
Number of programs and degrees for Indian Hills Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 711 | 26 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 340 | 14 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 38 | 3 |
In 2007, Indian Hills Community College had a total enrollment of 4,174 students (3,178 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90% |
| 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 3,178 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,664 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,088 |
| Room and board | $ 4,872 |
| Room charge | $ 1,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,925 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,272 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,904 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 63 | 64 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 33 | $59,396 | 14 | $58,017 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 33 | $59,396 | 14 | $58,017 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $48,351 | 50 | $50,328 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $48,351 | 50 | $50,328 |
*: 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 |
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 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
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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
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 athletic scholarships
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