Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students lead purposeful lives, contribute to a vital social and economic community, and pursue lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Inver Hills Community College serves 4,988 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is same as the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 42%.
The student population of Inver Hills Community College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Inver Hills Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,988 students
2,555 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,264 students
915 students
# Part-Time Students
3,724 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
498 students
372 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,264 students
842 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,724 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
17%
15%
% White
55%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1755%
0.3421%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5652%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,321
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,214
$6,747
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college
offering over 20 degree options including liberal education courses
(A.A.) that lead to transfer to four-year colleges and
career-related degrees (A.S., A.A.S.) in leading occupational areas
such as nursing, computers, law enforcement, human services,
business, emergency health care, and more. The 90-acre campus
includes eight modern buildings that fit naturally into the
surrounding wooded hills and wetlands. The campus is located just
off Highway 52 at 80th Street in Inver Grove Heights. More than
1,200 course sections are scheduled each year in 50 academic
disciplines. About half meet evenings, late afternoons, and
weekends so working people can attend. Traditionally about half of
Inver Hills students are working adults and part-time learners.
With distinctive architecture and separate buildings, the campus
has a small-college look and feel about it. The physical setting
seems a natural complement to the college's student-centered
philosophy and emphasis on academic support, learning assistance,
and personal development.
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For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,208 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
