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Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral

Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral

Ivy Tech Community College - North Central is a part of the Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, which was established in 1963. It is a public coeducational community college encompassing 3 campuses:

  • Elkhart Campus
  • South Bend Campus
  • Warsaw Campus

Ivy Tech Community College - North Central offers degrees, certificates and certifications in more than 150 areas of study. The classes are held in 6 schools:

  • School of Business
  • School of Fine Arts and Design
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Public and Social Services
  • School of Technology

Apart from this, Ivy Tech-North Central also helps its students transfer to two or four institutions through transfer programs. Distance learning courses and programs for working adults are offered by this college as well.

Ivy Tech-North Central's Warsaw campus offers enrollment to more than 1,000 students, while the South Bend campus enrolls above 5,000 students and the Elkhart campus over 2,500 students every year.

Learn more about Ivy Tech by reading an exclusive interview with the college's career director.

Overview of Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral

South Bend, IN is home to Ivy Tech Northcentral. South Bend is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Ivy Tech Northcentral go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in design, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.

Ivy Tech Northcentral Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

The school has 4,921 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ivy Tech Northcentral

Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral
220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
General Phone: (574) 289-7001
http://www.ivytech.edu/southbend/

Ivy Tech Northcentral Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine144licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Medical Support and Technology89medical assistant, mental health services tech, medical lab tech
Business and Management78business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services
Construction Trades36electrician, pipefitting, masonry, carpentry
Mechanics and Repair34automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician28industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech
Design22design and visual communication, interior design
Computer Science and Engineering14computer and info science, information technology, network management, computer services management
Office and Administration11executive secretary
Education and Teaching10early childhood education
Production Trades9ironworking, machinist, tool and die tech
Security and Law Enforcement7criminal justice and safety
Science7biotechnology
Law6legal assistant
Liberal Arts5general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Hospitality1hospitality administration

Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Northcentral in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30029
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years16912
Award of less than 1 academic year326

Ivy Tech Northcentral Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Northcentral had a total enrollment of 4,921 students (3,407 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White73%
Black15%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1914%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2917%
30-3412%
35-398%
40-4911%
50-645%
65+0%

Ivy Tech Northcentral Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time48 %
Part-Time46 %

Ivy Tech Northcentral Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of South Bend, 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 Northcentral Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,930
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,879
Books and supplies$ 1,060

Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Northcentral participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 842300)

Ivy Tech Northcentral Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3250

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*3$60,560
Associate professoracademic year6$47,9308$45,278
Assistant professoracademic year17$42,78328$39,999
Instructoracademic year7$37,92411$39,596
All faculty totalacademic year32$43,72750$41,989

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

Ivy Tech Northcentral Degree Programs (2007)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Technology
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design

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
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

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
Ironworking/Ironworker
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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Ivy Tech Northcentral Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ivy Tech Northcentral Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 14%Ivy Tech Northcentral Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Ivy Tech Northcentral Number of students
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in construction trades
% of degrees in hospitality
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 16%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in design
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in design
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Northcentral Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Ivy Tech Northcentral % of degrees in engineering technician
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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