School Highlights
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette serves 6,932 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,932 students
- In-state tuition: $3,257
- Out-state tuition: $6,761
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 220 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette
(IN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's--Public Rural-serving Large
Associate's--Public Suburban-serving Single Campus
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
220 staff
97 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,932 students
3,896 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
3,833 students
1,113 students
# Part-Time Students
3,099 students
2,783 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,932 students
1,855 students
% Unknown races
100%
35%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2010)
9%
35%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2010)
$31,400
$29,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,257 is less than the state average of $4,323. The in-state tuition has grown by 15% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,761 is less than the state average of $8,214. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,257
$4,323
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,761
$8,214
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
32%
65%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2010)
$12,605
$10,918
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2010)
$5,590
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette serves a ten-county area. Campuses are located in Lafayette, Crawfordsville, Frankfort, and Monticello. Ivy Tech offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees as well as short-term technical certificates. Many degrees and courses transfer to four-year institutions. Ivy Tech is an open access, equal opportunity learning institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette cost?
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette's tuition is approximately $3,257 for In-State students and $6,761 for Out-State students.
What is Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette's ranking?
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette ranks among the top 20% of community college in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette is St. Elizabeth School of Nursing (3.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(765) 423-6400
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 423-6400
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Acceptance rate: 100%
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(765) 459-0561
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-0561
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Enrollment: 5,265 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $3,257 Out-state tuition: $6,761
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Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3222
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-3222
43.2 miles
Enrollment: 2,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 In-state tuition: $6,375 Out-state tuition: $6,375 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Private for-profit
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(317) 810-8100
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(317) 810-8100
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Enrollment: 299 students
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Indianapolis, IN 46268
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Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 808-4800
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