See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Indian Hills Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Indian Hills Community College were $5,040 per year. For students from out of state the figure was $6,120. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,040 | $6,120 |
| Fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $5,040 | $6,120 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Indian Hills Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Indian Hills Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Indian Hills Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Indian Hills Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Indian Hills Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,560 | $6,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,680 | $6,120 |
| One Year Ago | $4,872 | $6,120 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,040 | $6,120 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at IHCC has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.39%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,211. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 0.67%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $6,160.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,211 | $6,160 |
| In 2 Years | $5,387 | $6,201 |
| In 3 Years | $5,569 | $6,242 |
| In 4 Years | $5,758 | $6,283 |
| In 5 Years | $5,953 | $6,324 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $24,886, or close to $21,925 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Indian Hills Community College, check out the Indian Hills Community College Financial Aid page.