by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how Indian Hills Community College ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Indian Hills Community College was awarded 24 badges in the 2026 rankings.
Indian Hills Community College is ranked #1,424 out of 3,449 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2026 Best Colleges list.
Within the state, Indian Hills Community College holds the #34 spot on the Best Colleges in Iowa ranking.
With a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Indian Hills Community College is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Indian Hills Community College is 46%. This is comparable to the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate is a sign of how many full-time students like a college or university well enough to come back for their sophomore year. At Indian Hills Community College this rate is 58%, which is a bit lower than the national average of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at Indian Hills Community College for first-time, full-time students is 40%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Indian Hills Community College.
In the current academic year, there are 1,635 undergraduates at Indian Hills Community College.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Indian Hills Community College.
The overall average net price of Indian Hills Community College is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for Indian Hills Community College
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $6,481 | $6,459 | $7,284 | $10,802 | $9,364 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of Indian Hills Community College, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At Indian Hills Community College, approximately 19% of students took out student loans averaging $5,069 a year. That adds up to $20,276 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 21.9%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Indian Hills Community College.
Yearly salaries vary depending on what you major in, but on average, bachelor’s degree recipients from Indian Hills Community College make around $40,507 per year during the early years of their employment. Unfortunately, this is 18% less than the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Indian Hills Community College make the most money.
Indian Hills Community College is a public institution found in Ottumwa, Iowa. Ottumwa is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Indian Hills Community College.
Get in touch with Indian Hills Community College are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501 |
| Phone: | 6416835111 |
| Website: | www.indianhills.edu |
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 23 majors graduated from Indian Hills Community College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 658 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 206 | $27,416 |
| Precision Metal Working | 65 | $40,146 |
| Dental Support Services | 38 | NA |
| Allied Health Professions | 35 | $45,630 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 29 | $33,135 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 26 | NA |
| Nursing | 26 | $51,324 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 22 | NA |
| Computer Programming | 20 | $53,639 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
1,325 students took at least one online class at Indian Hills Community College.
Learn more about online learning at Indian Hills Community College.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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