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Ivy Tech Community College East Central

Ivy Tech Community College East Central

Ivy Tech Community College - East Central is one of the campuses of Ivy Tech Community College. It enrolls more than 110,000 students every year. Ivy Tech is one of the most affordable colleges in Indiana and it offers more than 150 programs in diverse areas of study. Ivy Tech Community College - East Central offers degrees and certifications through the following schools:

  • School of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Public and Social Services
  • School of Technology

Students at Ivy Tech lead a very active life. There are several clubs and organizations on campus, including SkillsUSA, Phi Theta Kappa and The Early Childhood Education Club.

Overview of Ivy Tech Community College East Central

Students attend Ivy Tech East Central in Muncie, IN, a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Ivy Tech East Central degrees go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in computer science and engineering.

Ivy Tech East Central Selectivity

Applicants to Ivy Tech East Central appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

There are 5,637 students at Ivy Tech East Central (as of 2007).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ivy Tech East Central

Ivy Tech Community College East Central
4301 S Cowan Rd
Muncie, IN 47302-9448
General Phone: (765) 289-2291
http://www.ivytech.edu/muncie/

Ivy Tech East Central Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support And Technology179medical assistant, mental health services tech, dental assistant, surgical tech, radiographer
Nursing And Emergency Medicine170licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Business And Management69business management, accounting technology
Computer Science And Engineering65computer and info science
Engineering Technician52industrial production tech, electronics tech, drafting
Office And Administration41executive secretary
Education And Teaching23early childhood education
Construction Trades23construction trades, pipefitting, masonry, carpentry
Therapy And Counseling19physical therapist assistant
Security And Law Enforcement15criminal justice and safety
Liberal Arts14liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Law10legal assistant
Hospitality5hospitality administration
Production Trades3machinist, woodworking courses, tool and die tech
Mechanics And Repair2automobile mechanics

Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech East Central in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree44327
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years24713

Ivy Tech East Central Student Body

In 2007, Ivy Tech East Central had a total enrollment of 5,637 students (3,723 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White84%
Black7%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown7%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1919%
20-2118%
22-2414%
25-2914%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-644%
65+0%

Ivy Tech East Central Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time41 %

Ivy Tech East Central Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Muncie, 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.

Ivy Tech East Central Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,819
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,653
Books and supplies$ 1,020

Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech East Central participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992400)

Ivy Tech East Central Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3655

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year8$51,50412$51,822
Assistant professoracademic year24$45,18634$43,373
Instructoracademic year3$35,5907$38,477
All faculty totalacademic year36$46,15154$44,848

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Ivy Tech East Central Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, Other
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

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

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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
Woodworking, Other

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant

Ivy Tech East Central Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ivy Tech East Central Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ivy Tech East Central Number of students
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Ivy Tech East Central % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Ivy Tech East Central Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ivy Tech East Central Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ivy Tech East Central % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Ivy Tech East Central % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Ivy Tech East Central % of degrees in engineering technician
Female % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Ivy Tech East Central Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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
On-campus library

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