- Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college committed to continuously improving student understanding and capabilities that help students lead purposeful lives, contribute to a vital social and economic community, and pursue lifelong learning.
School Highlights
Inver Hills Community College serves 3,804 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 3,804 students
- In-state tuition: $5,272
- Out-state tuition: $5,272
- Student-teacher ratio: 39:1
- Minority enrollment: 48%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Inver Hills Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
97 staff
94 staff
Student Body
The student population of Inver Hills Community College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 39:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Inver Hills Community College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,804 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
39:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
1,118 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
2,686 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
225 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,118 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,686 students
1,714 students
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
19%
16%
% White
52%
57%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$36,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $5,530. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,272 is less than the state average of $6,060. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$5,530
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,272
$6,060
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,321
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,214
$6,752
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1970, Inver Hills is a comprehensive community college offering over 20 degree options including liberal education courses (A.A.) that lead to transfer to four-year colleges and career-related degrees (A.S., A.A.S.) in leading occupational areas such as nursing, computers, law enforcement, human services, business, emergency health care, and more. The 90-acre campus includes eight modern buildings that fit naturally into the surrounding wooded hills and wetlands. The campus is located just off Highway 52 at 80th Street in Inver Grove Heights. More than 1,200 course sections are scheduled each year in 50 academic disciplines. About half meet evenings, late afternoons, and weekends so working people can attend. Traditionally about half of Inver Hills students are working adults and part-time learners. With distinctive architecture and separate buildings, the campus has a small-college look and feel about it. The physical setting seems a natural complement to the college's student-centered philosophy and emphasis on academic support, learning assistance, and personal development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Inver Hills Community College cost?
Inver Hills Community College's tuition is approximately $5,272 for In-State students and $5,272 for Out-State students.
What is Inver Hills Community College's ranking?
Inver Hills Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition.
School Calendar
View the Inver Hills Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Fall Classes
August 24, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college closed)
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (no classes, college closed)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of Spring Classes
January 11, 2027 (Monday)
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