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:
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:
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.
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.
Students commonly pursue studies in design, nursing and emergency medicine, and construction trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has 4,921 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College Northcentral
220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601-3415
General Phone: (574) 289-7001
http://www.ivytech.edu/southbend/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 144 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 89 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, medical lab tech |
| Business and Management | 78 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services |
| Construction Trades | 36 | electrician, pipefitting, masonry, carpentry |
| Mechanics and Repair | 34 | automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | industrial production tech, drafting, electronics tech |
| Design | 22 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science, information technology, network management, computer services management |
| Office and Administration | 11 | executive secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 10 | early childhood education |
| Production Trades | 9 | ironworking, machinist, tool and die tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 7 | biotechnology |
| Law | 6 | legal assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Northcentral in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 300 | 29 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 169 | 12 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 32 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Northcentral had a total enrollment of 4,921 students (3,407 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 32 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $60,560 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $47,930 | 8 | $45,278 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $42,783 | 28 | $39,999 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $37,924 | 11 | $39,596 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $43,727 | 50 | $41,989 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Northcentral Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
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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