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Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus

Ivy Tech Community College, also known as Ivy Tech, is located in Indiana, United States. It was established in 1963 and known as Indiana Vocational Technical College. In 1995, it was renamed to Ivy Tech State College. The college adopted its present name in 2005. Ivy Tech enrolls approximately 120,000 students every year and has more than 20 campuses. The college is organized into the following schools:

  • School of Applied Sciences and Engineering Technology
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Fine Arts and Design
  • School of Health Sciences
  • School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Public and Social Services
  • School of Technology

Ivy Tech has approximately 100 student clubs and organizations including Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Government Association, the Student Ambassadors, the Student Leadership Academy, and Kappa Beta Delta.

Campus Location

4475 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203-1868
USA
Main Tel: (812) 372-9925
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus Highlights

Where Ivy Tech Community College-Columbus stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, engineering technician, and computer science and engineering.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate20618
1-2 year certificate14012

Ivy Tech Columbus Students

The student enrollment at Ivy Tech Columbus was 2,476 in 2007 (1,476 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,819
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,653
Books and supplies$ 1,020

Financial Aid: Ivy Tech Columbus participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  40

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (22 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (1 awarded)

  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

DESIGN (8 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (50 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

LAW (3 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (167 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary

PRODUCTION TRADES (3 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Tool and Die Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Related Indiana School Links

List of Indiana colleges

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