Indian Hills Community College (IHCC)
Public two-year college in Ottumwa, IA that costs an average of $11,505 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,505
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,714
PublicTown (remote)1,495 undergraduates
Cost of IHCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,926 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $5,232 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $6,120 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $7,800 |
| Books and supplies | $2,328 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,505 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,593 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,600 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,096 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $12,459 |
| $110,001+ | $16,561 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with IHCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 41% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $43,814 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $45,714 |
| Rank in Iowa (earnings) | 8th of 11 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $108 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 25% |
| Students with federal loans | 17% |
Majors and programs at IHCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 31 | $39,638 | $10,312 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 4 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 5 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 7 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 20 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 21 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 2 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 37 | — | $6,011 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 1 | — | — |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | 12 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 37 | — | $10,500 |
| Precision Metal Working | 139 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 9 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 14 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 51 | $71,647 | $17,339 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 35 | $69,563 | $16,860 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 27 | $64,965 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 56 | $62,169 | $11,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 48 | $56,294 | — |
| Computer Programming | 40 | $53,847 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 31 | $41,282 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 411 | $34,535 | $9,198 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 11 | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 26 | — | — |
| Air Transportation | 3 | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 5 | — | — |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 27 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | 10 | — | — |
| Carpenters | 6 | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 25 | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 17 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 4 | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 6 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 1 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 15 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 5 | — | — |
| History | 6 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Human Services | 1 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 21 | — | — |
| Psychology | 15 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 5 | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 46 | — | $10,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Iowa
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Iowa Community College | Calmar | $11,757 | — | $48,267 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville | $10,553 | — | $47,167 |
| Northwest Iowa Community College | Sheldon | $12,665 | — | $56,288 |
| Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo | $15,128 | — | $47,058 |
| Marshalltown Community College | Marshalltown | $7,234 | — | $43,170 |
| Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs | $16,324 | — | $46,335 |
| Iowa Central Community College | Fort Dodge | $12,725 | — | $46,039 |
| Ellsworth Community College | Iowa Falls | $12,300 | — | $43,267 |
About IHCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Ottumwa, IA |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 1,495 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | indianhills.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does IHCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,926 a year (tuition and fees: $5,232 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,505 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,593.
How much do IHCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,714 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 8th of 11 similar colleges in Iowa.
What is IHCC's graduation rate?
41% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 59% of first-year students return for a second year.