Ivy Tech Community College is the only community college system in Indiana. It was established in 1963 as the Indiana Vocational Technical College. In the year 2005, the college was renamed Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. It has several campuses across the state. The Richmond campus of Ivy Tech Community College is also known as Ivy Tech Community College – Whitewater. The college offers degrees and certificates in various areas of study. It has under it the following academic divisions:
The students of Ivy Tech Community College – Richmond are involved in several clubs and organizations such as the Phi Theta Kappa, Ivy Tech Community College Veteran’s Association, Student Government Association and Campus Pride. The college also offers financial assistance to the students.
Learn more about Ivy Tech by reading an exclusive interview with the college's career director.
Ivy Tech Whitewater can be found in Richmond, IN (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Ivy Tech Whitewater.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.
Ivy Tech Whitewater is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2007-2008, 2,124 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Ivy Tech Whitewater, often seeking career changing education.
More complete details are provided below.
Ivy Tech Community College Whitewater
2357 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374-1298
General Phone: (765) 966-2656
http://www.ivytech.edu/richmond/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 73 | medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Business and Management | 62 | accounting technology, business management, accounting and related services |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Office and Administration | 33 | executive secretary |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 23 | computer and info science, information technology, system administration, webmastering |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | general studies |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 10 | construction trades |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | industrial production tech |
| Mechanics and Repair | 6 | automobile mechanics |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Whitewater in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 179 | 14 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 8 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 16 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Whitewater had a total enrollment of 2,124 students (1,539 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 46 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, 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 | $ 1,020 |
Financial Aid:
Ivy Tech Whitewater participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1003700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 22 |
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 | $61,316 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $46,068 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $44,935 | 9 | $43,836 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $39,035 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $45,926 | 22 | $44,997 |
*: 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
System Administration/Administrator
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Ivy Tech Whitewater Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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
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