Inver Hills Community College

City/population: Inver Grove Heights / 33,608

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $4,811

FAFSA code: 006935

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 8,353
Full-time students: 39.3%
Part-time students: 60.7%
Percent female: 59.1%%
Percent male: 40.9%
Percent students of color: 17.3%

Degrees offered: Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, diplomas, certificates

Largest programs: Liberal arts transfer, nursing, paralegal, teacher education, business

Unique programs: Urban teacher education, Cisco network technology and security, emergency health service (paramedic), adult accelerated degree option, interdisciplinary learning communities, online Associate in Arts degree

Student activities: Phi Theta Kappa honor society; choir; theater; nationally recognized Student Senate; intramural and club sports; recreation and fitness programs; student clubs based on academic, career, political and cultural interests

Housing: The college has no on-campus student housing, but many rental units are nearby including some within walking distance.

Highlights

Inver Hills has nationally recognized academic programs coupled with a unique and supportive atmosphere. The college's faculty put your learning first and offer opportunities and services designed with your personal and academic success in mind.

• Conveniently located just 10 minutes south of downtown St. Paul and 10 minutes east of the Mall of America, the campus is characterized by distinctive architecture and a natural setting of hills and woodland - one of the most scenic college campuses in the Twin Cities.
• Average class size of about 25 allows for personal attention in a broad range of transfer, career preparation and job skills educational programs.
• A comprehensive offering of liberal arts and general education courses allows students to complete the first two years of most bachelor's degree programs.
• More than 20 two-year degree options prepare students for employment upon graduation or permit them to continue their education through transfer to a four-year institution.
• Inver Hills offers many accredited, fully online programs that include the Associate in Arts degree, human services and building inspection technology, among others.
• Comprehensive student services include career development, academic counseling, writing and math assistance, free tutoring and services for students with disabilities.
• Student life activities including leadership programs, recreational sports and fitness, multicultural clubs and fine arts enhance the college experience at Inver Hills.

Last updated: 09/09