School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette serves 6,932 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 6,932 students
- In-state tuition: $3,257
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 220 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
220 staff
119 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,932 students
4,638 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
3,833 students
1,837 students
# Part-Time Students
3,099 students
2,801 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
315 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,932 students
3,588 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
238 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
42%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
100%
44%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.62
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
9%
10%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.13%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,400
$30,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,257 is less than the state average of $3,797. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,761 is less than the state average of $8,083. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,257
$3,797
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,761
$8,083
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
32%
56%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$12,605
$12,605
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,590
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
485
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette serves a ten-county area. Campuses are located in Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Frankfort, and Monticello. Ivy Tech offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as short-term technical certificates. Many degrees and courses transfer to four-year institutions. Ivy Tech is an open access, equal opportunity learning institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette cost?
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette's tuition is approximately $3,257 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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