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Ivy Tech Community College Whitewater

Ivy Tech Community College Whitewater

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:

  • Applied Science and Engineering Technology
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Public and Social Sciences
  • Technology

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.

Overview of Ivy Tech Community College Whitewater

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in office and administration and nursing and emergency medicine.

Ivy Tech Whitewater Selectivity

Ivy Tech Whitewater is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2007, 2,124 students were enrolled in Ivy Tech Whitewater. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Ivy Tech Whitewater

Ivy Tech Community College Whitewater
2357 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374-1298
General Phone: (765) 966-2656
http://www.ivytech.edu/richmond/

Ivy Tech Whitewater Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine102licensed practical nurse, registered nursing
Business And Management37accounting technology, business management
Medical Support And Technology36medical assistant, radiographer
Office And Administration18executive secretary
Computer Science And Engineering15computer and info science, information technology
Education And Teaching8early childhood education
Law7legal assistant
Engineering Technician7industrial production tech
Mechanics And Repair7automobile mechanics
Liberal Arts6general studies
Construction Trades5construction trades

Number of programs and degrees for Ivy Tech Whitewater in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree13414
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1146

Ivy Tech Whitewater Student Body

In 2007, Ivy Tech Whitewater had a total enrollment of 2,124 students (1,185 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 185%
18-1913%
20-2110%
22-2411%
25-2917%
30-3414%
35-3911%
40-4914%
50-645%
65+0%

Ivy Tech Whitewater Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time46 %
Part-Time47 %

Ivy Tech Whitewater Room and Board (2007)

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.

Ivy Tech Whitewater Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,819
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,653
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)

Ivy Tech Whitewater Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1319

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*3$56,175
Associate professoracademic year3$45,9713$43,544
Assistant professoracademic year6$43,9238$41,636
Instructoracademic year2*4$37,008
No academic rankacademic year2*0*
All faculty totalacademic year14$43,94618$43,349

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

Ivy Tech Whitewater 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
Construction Trades, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

Ivy Tech Whitewater Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Ivy Tech Whitewater Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Ivy Tech Whitewater Female % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Ivy Tech Whitewater % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Ivy Tech Whitewater % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Whitewater Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in business and management
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Whitewater % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Ivy Tech Whitewater % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Ivy Tech Whitewater % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
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

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