Ivy Tech Southwest can be found in Evansville, Indiana (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Ivy Tech Southwest.
The most common majors at the school are in design, engineering technician, construction trades, and production trades.
Ivy Tech Southwest is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 4,443 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest
3501 First Ave
Evansville, IN 47710-3398
General Phone: (812) 426-2865
http://www.ivytech.edu/evansville/
Ivy Tech Southwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 71 | business management, accounting technology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 70 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, surgical tech |
| Engineering Technician | 60 | industrial production tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 59 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 53 | pipefitting, electrician, carpentry, masonry, electrical and power installer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 46 | computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 45 | ironworking, sheet metal tech, cabinetmaking, woodworking courses, biolermaking |
| Design | 38 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Office And Administration | 25 | executive secretary |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | human development and family studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 10 | automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | general studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Southwest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 428 | 27 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 64 | 7 |
In 2005, Ivy Tech Southwest had a total enrollment of 4,443 students (2,491 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 92% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Illinois | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Evansville, 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 Southwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 25 | 44 |
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 | 3 | $59,050 | 12 | $54,213 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $47,951 | 14 | $45,686 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $45,542 | 13 | $41,306 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $40,825 | 5 | $37,755 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $46,594 | 44 | $45,816 |
*: 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
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers, Other
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
Boilermaking/Boilermaker
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Ironworking/Ironworker
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Woodworking, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Southwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (for colleges of its size and type) | 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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