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Ivy Tech Community College - Southwest is a public, co-educational, community college system in Southwest Indiana. The Southwest region of Ivy Tech was established in 1968. The main regional campus is in Evansville, but it also has campuses in Princeton and Tell City. Programs are offered at the certificate and associate’s degree levels in business, liberal arts, technology, arts and design, and public services as well as others. The schools and colleges of the institution are as follows:
Ivy Tech Community College – Southwest has many clubs and organizations as well as an Intramural Sports League. Some of the student clubs and organizations are the American Institute of Architectural Students, the Human Services Club, the Supermileage Club, Student Medical Assistants Reaching out Together, and the Student Leadership Academy. The college also has a Student Government Association that represents the student body, expressing their concerns and ideas.
Learn more about Ivy Tech by reading an exclusive interview with the college's career director.
Ivy Tech Southwest is in Evansville, IN. Evansville is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Ivy Tech Southwest issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include design, business and management, office and administration, engineering technician, construction trades, and production trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 4,848 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
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/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 93 | business management, accounting technology, accounting and related services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 73 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Engineering Technician | 64 | industrial production tech, electronics tech, drafting |
| Medical Support and Technology | 62 | medical assistant, mental health services tech, surgical tech |
| Construction Trades | 49 | pipefitting, carpentry, construction manager, masonry, painter, electrician |
| Mechanics and Repair | 45 | automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Office and Administration | 40 | executive secretary |
| Design | 40 | design and visual communication, interior design |
| Education and Teaching | 31 | early childhood education |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science, information technology |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Production Trades | 8 | sheet metal tech, cabinetmaking |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Southwest in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 400 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 141 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Southwest had a total enrollment of 4,848 students (3,455 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 61 % |
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 | $ 2,930 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,879 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Southwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 992500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 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 | 3 | $67,433 | 13 | $63,590 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $56,430 | 14 | $52,752 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $51,532 | 12 | $46,967 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $41,488 | 10 | $40,544 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $51,922 | 50 | $51,419 |
*: 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
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Mason/Masonry
Painting/Painter and Wall Coverer
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
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
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Southwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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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