Inver Hills Community College is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Inver Hills Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in law and nursing and emergency medicine.
Inver Hills Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Inver Hills Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 5,235 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Inver Hills is a comprehensive CC committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students lead purposeful lives, contribute to a vital social and economic community and pursue lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Inver Hills Community College
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076-3224
General Phone: (651) 450-8500
Admissions Phone: (651) 450-8503
Financial Aid Phone: (651) 450-8518
http://www.inverhills.edu
Inver Hills Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 313 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 195 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Law | 67 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 56 | criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 47 | business, business management, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | human services |
| Transportation | 14 | air traffic controller, commercial pilot and flight crew, aviation operations |
| Construction Trades | 13 | building inspector, construction manager |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Inver Hills Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 499 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 231 | 6 |
In 2005, Inver Hills Community College had a total enrollment of 5,235 students (3,143 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 97% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (651) 450-8503
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,178 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,951 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Inver Hills Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 974000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (651) 450-8518
Inver Hills Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 28 | $57,438 | 46 | $59,027 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $57,438 | 46 | $59,027 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
TRANSPORTATION
Air Traffic Controller
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Inver Hills Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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