- Ivy Tech Community College East Central Region serves students in seven counties, including: Delaware, Madison, Grant, Henry, Jay, Blackford and Randolph.
- Ivy Tech Community College is the state's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system. Ivy Tech has campuses throughout Indiana. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering affordable degree programs and training that are aligned with the needs of its community along with courses and programs that transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region serves 12,400 students
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12,400 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
119 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,400 students
1,548 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
34:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
502 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,765 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
289 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
502 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5,260 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
180 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
35 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
83 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%

% Black
n/a
9%

% White
n/a
49%

% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
100%
32%

Diversity Score
n/a
0.65

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
10%
10%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3346%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$28,000
$30,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
45%
56%

Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$10,918
$12,605
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,500
$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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Student Government, Student Life
Student Government, Student Life
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
The East Central Region offers program areas of study in eight
academic schools:
- School of Business
- School of Computing and Informatics
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
- School of Nursing
- School of Public & Social Services
- School of Technology
- Anderson Campus
- 814 East 60th Street
- 104 West 53rd Street
- Henry County Campus State Road 3 in New Castle
- Marion Campus South Commerce Drive
- Muncie Campus South Cowan Road
- John & Janice Fisher Building (downtown)
- Patterson Building (downtown)
- Hinds Career Center - Extended Learning Site Elwood, IN
- John Jay Center for Learning - Extended Learning Site Portland, IN
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-East Central Region ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.
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