Ivy Tech Community College is Indiana's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, founded in 1963. It operates across more than 75 communities in Indiana, enrolling over 200,000 students and contributing an estimated $4.8 billion annually to the state's economy.
The college offers more than 70 academic programs spanning healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, and technology. Students can pursue short-term certificates completable in two semesters or two-year associate degrees designed to lead either directly to employment or to transfer into four-year institutions. Flexible scheduling and online course options allow students to manage education alongside work and family commitments.
Ivy Tech's student body is deliberately broad: neighbors, parents, veterans, and career-changers are among those the institution serves. Its mission centers on making higher education accessible regardless of zip code, income, or background, with a practical emphasis on preparing graduates for current and emerging workforce needs. Graduates are trained locally and, in many cases, remain in their communities to work.
Faculty instruction is hands-on and career-focused, with programs aligned to employer demand in sectors such as advanced manufacturing and healthcare. Over six decades, the institution has maintained a single accreditation across its statewide system, distinguishing it structurally from multi-campus colleges that hold separate accreditations by location.