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Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa, IA·Public·1,495 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 1,495 students.

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1,495
Students
$10,693
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,800
Earnings
10 yr
$10,500
Debt

About This School

Indian Hills Community College is a public institution located in Ottumwa, Iowa with approximately 1,495 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,693 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Indian Hills Community College (IHCC) is a public community college in Iowa with campuses in Ottumwa and Centerville. IHCC serves both traditional residential students and commuter students, primarily from a ten-county area in southeast Iowa as well as portions of northern Missouri. This regional service area includes the cities of Ottumwa, Centerville, Oskalossa, Fairfield, Albia, Bloomfield, and Chariton. IHCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Worth considering if you're in southeast Iowa and want an affordable path to a credential — at just $7,492/year net price and a median debt of only $7,125 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. That said, median earnings of $34,800 a decade out suggest this is a solid launchpad rather than a destination, so think carefully about whether your target career pays enough to make the next step — a transfer or additional training — worth planning for from day one.

Founded
1966
Setting
Remote town
Avg Faculty Salary
$6,348

Popular Programs

Health Professions26%
Computer Science5%
Business & Marketing5%
Education4%
Psychology1%
Biological Sciences0%
Communications0%
Social Sciences0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Tom Arnold

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,120
Avg Net Price
$10,693
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$9,561
$30–48k$8,407
$48–75k$10,960
$75–110k$12,515
$110k+$15,397

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$10,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$33,200
Female graduates$26,300

Gap: 21% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$10,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White68%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian2%
Two or more races5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%
International5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,495 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Indian Hills Community College

525 Grandview Ave

Ottumwa, IA 52501

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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