Ivy Tech Community College – Columbus is a branch campus of the Ivy Tech Community Colleges which were established in 1963. This branch campus is located in Columbus, Indiana. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Courses are also offered through distance education programs. The college is organized into the following academic divisions:
Ivy Tech Community College – Columbus is home to several clubs and organizations which are based on the varied interest of the students. The college provides career services, counseling, and placement for students and alumni. Various financial aids are also offered to the needy students.
Ivy Tech Columbus is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Columbus, IN. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Ivy Tech Columbus earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician and nursing and emergency medicine.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Ivy Tech Columbus offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Ivy Tech Columbus, in 2007, had 2,476 students (1,476 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College Columbus
4475 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203-1868
General Phone: (812) 372-9925
http://www.ivytech.edu/columbus/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 167 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | medical assistant, dental assistant, surgical tech, radiographer |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, accounting technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 12 | executive secretary |
| Design | 8 | design and visual communication |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | early childhood education |
| Law | 3 | legal assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Production Trades | 3 | machinist, tool and die tech |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrical and power installer |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Columbus in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 206 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 140 | 12 |
In 2007, Ivy Tech Columbus had a total enrollment of 2,476 students (1,476 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,819 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,653 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,020 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Columbus participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1003800)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $57,202 | 7 | $52,028 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $51,667 | 3 | $44,099 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $42,659 | 7 | $40,675 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $45,055 | 9 | $35,225 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $48,258 | 26 | $42,240 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist
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
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Columbus Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
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