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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.

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

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.

Student Body

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.

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 (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Medical Support and Technology73medical assistant, mental health services tech
Business and Management62accounting technology, business management, accounting and related services
Nursing and Emergency Medicine56registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Office and Administration33executive secretary
Computer Science and Engineering23computer and info science, information technology, system administration, webmastering
Liberal Arts14general studies
Education and Teaching11early childhood education
Construction Trades10construction trades
Engineering Technician8industrial production tech
Mechanics and Repair6automobile mechanics
Law5legal assistant

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree17914
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1068
Award of less than 1 academic year165

Ivy Tech Whitewater Student Body

In 2007-2008, Ivy Tech Whitewater had a total enrollment of 2,124 students (1,539 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White91%
Black4%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian0%
Unknown5%

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 (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$ 1,020

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 (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1522

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*3$61,316
Associate professoracademic year2*3$46,068
Assistant professoracademic year8$44,9359$43,836
Instructoracademic year2*7$39,035
No academic rankacademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year15$45,92622$44,997

*: 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
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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies

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

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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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