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Indian Hills Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Non Traditional
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 619
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Ottumwa, Iowa, Indian Hills College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Indian Hills Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Indian Hills Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Indian Hills College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Indian Hills College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Iowa state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 73% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Indian Hills College is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Iowa is 86%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Indian Hills College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,560

Cost of attendance at Indian Hills Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,000

Cost of attendance at Indian Hills Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Indian Hills Community College received on average $6,237 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,237
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 298 52% $4,481 $1,335,196
Other Federal Grant 367 64% $4,673 $1,714,921
State Grant/Scholarships 204 36% $3,196 $652,003
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 389 68% $2,301 $895,080
Total Grant & Scholarships 523 92% $6,237 $3,262,004

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Indian Hills Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Indian Hills Community College students is 40.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.6%.

40.9%

  • asian 36.4% 4 students
  • African American 24.1% 19 students
  • white 44.0% 221 students
  • unknown 33.3% 5 students
  • hispanic 34.7% 25 students
  • International Students 47.8% 32 students
  • Mixed Race 41.0% 16 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Indian Hills Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Indian Hills Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training