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Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley

Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley

Ivy Tech Community College was established in 1968. The college operates one regional campus and several off-campus locations. Ivy Tech - Wabash Valley offers courses for Technical Certificates, Associate of Applied Science Degrees and Associate of Science Degrees. It also provides business and industry training, continuing education and other services via its Corporate and Community Services Area.

Ivy Tech - Wabash Valley’s athletics department offers a wide variety of intramural sports for its students. They can take part in sports like basketball and volleyball. The campus is also home to several student clubs and organizations.

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

Overview of Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley is found in Terre Haute, IN. Terre Haute is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Ivy Tech Wabash Valley.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in construction trades.

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Selectivity

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 5,337 in 2007-2008 at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ivy Tech Wabash Valley

Ivy Tech Community College Wabash Valley
7999 US Hwy 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802-4898
General Phone: (812) 299-1121
http://www.goivytech.net

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine164registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Medical Support And Technology142medical assistant, radiographer, medical lab tech, surgical tech, respiratory care tech, mental health services tech
Business And Management66business management, accounting technology
Construction Trades58pipefitting, electrician, carpentry, masonry
Engineering Technician28industrial production tech, electronics tech, drafting
Education And Teaching27early childhood education, education
Security And Law Enforcement25criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair22automobile mechanics
Computer Science And Engineering20computer and info science, information technology
Office And Administration17executive secretary
Design17design and visual communication
Liberal Arts14general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Science11biotechnology
Production Trades4ironworking, machinist

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree48629
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1298

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Wabash Valley had a total enrollment of 5,337 students (3,504 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White88%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian1%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1916%
20-2115%
22-2413%
25-2916%
30-3410%
35-399%
40-499%
50-643%
65+0%

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time47 %
Part-Time54 %

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Terre Haute, 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 Wabash Valley 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 Wabash Valley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 854700)

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3058

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*4$57,846
Associate professoracademic year3$52,29012$52,104
Assistant professoracademic year17$46,62619$43,743
Instructoracademic year4$39,88317$38,220
Lectureracademic year4$36,3483$34,569
No academic rankacademic year0*3$34,229
All faculty totalacademic year30$46,68058$43,860

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

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Degree Programs (2007)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology

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

DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, 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

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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
Ironworking/Ironworker
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE
Biotechnology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Number of students
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 15%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Number of degree programs
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % of degrees in construction trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Ivy Tech Wabash Valley % 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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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