Students attend Ivy Tech Lafayette in Lafayette, Indiana, a small city. The school is a public institution. Ivy Tech Lafayette degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician.
Applicants to Ivy Tech Lafayette appreciate its open admissions policy.
There are 5,742 students at the school (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College - Lafayette
3101 South Creasy Ln
Lafayette, IN 47905
General Phone: (765) 772-9100
http://www.ivytech.edu/lafayette/
Ivy Tech Lafayette awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 136 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 128 | medical assistant, respiratory care tech, dental assistant, surgical tech |
| Business And Management | 69 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 63 | industrial production tech, drafting, quality and safety tech |
| Construction Trades | 47 | masonry, lineworker, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 45 | computer and info science |
| Office And Administration | 21 | executive secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | human development and family studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 18 | automobile mechanics |
| Production Trades | 9 | ironworking, sheet metal tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Lafayette in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 365 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 201 | 8 |
In 2005, Ivy Tech Lafayette had a total enrollment of 5,742 students (3,482 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Lafayette, 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 | $ 2,589 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,178 |
| Books and supplies | $ 956 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Lafayette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1003900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 41 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $55,304 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $46,384 | 12 | $45,124 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $39,972 | 8 | $39,827 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $38,295 | 10 | $35,648 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $32,535 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $41,359 | 41 | $41,178 |
*: 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
Electrician
Lineworker
Mason/Masonry
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
Ironworking/Ironworker
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Lafayette Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (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
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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