Indian Hills Community College — tuition $4,872 in-state, $6,120 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
27/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
3,236
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,529
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Indian Hills Community College ▼
31%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Indian Hills Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$40,507
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$38,540
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
40.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 64th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (IA wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Indian Hills Community College
Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Indian Hills Community College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $126,439
Avg rent near campus: $833/mo — vs ~$288/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52554 (5.8% cap, Eldon)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$4,872
$6,120
Room
$2,595
Board
$3,750
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$19,560
$20,808
Financial Aid
95%
Receive Any Aid
46%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Take Out Loans
$7,529
Avg Net Price
Net Price by Family Income
Family Income
Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000
$6,481
$30,001 - $48,000
$6,459
$48,001 - $75,000
$7,284
$75,001 - $110,000
$10,802
$110,001+
$9,364
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,006 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person58%
Hybrid (Some Online)29%
Fully Online13%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)45%
25-64 (Adult)9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Indian Hills Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Indian Hills Community College?
Tuition at Indian Hills Community College is
$4,872 for in-state students
and $6,120 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,529.
What is the graduation rate at Indian Hills Community College?
The graduation rate at Indian Hills Community College is 40%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Indian Hills Community College a good school?
Indian Hills Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Indian Hills Community College?
Indian Hills Community College has a total enrollment of 3,236 students.
Is there rental demand near Indian Hills Community College?
Yes! Approximately 31% of students at Indian Hills Community College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,006 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Ottumwa area.
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