1970
Inver Grove Heights, MN

About Inver Hills Community College

Inver Hills was founded in 1970 as a two-year college located in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities. It is dedicated to the “…power and promise of education.” Inver Hills strives to be an innovator in education. Through equity and inclusion, each student’s life is enriched and diverse communities are supported.  

Inver Hills Community College offers nearly 40 associate’s degree options which are perfect for those seeking to enter a four-year college or university or who would like to move directly into the workforce. Inver Hills offers a few online degrees and certificates. It also offers more than 80 individual courses online. Inver Hills online degrees feature small class sizes which provide students with more personalized attention from a caring faculty.

Accreditation & Licensing

Inver Hills Community College is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Type:

2-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Associate's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 5,284 ; Graduate: Not applicable

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 41% ; Graduate: Not applicable

Graduation Rate:

24%

Transfer Rate:

37%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$49,898

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$13,965

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

55%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$4,217

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

Online Programs offered by Inver Hills Community College

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All Programs

Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts (Transfer)

Business

Best Buy degree
Associate of Applied Science in Contemporary Business Practice
Customer Service Certificate
Human Resource Management Certificate
Marketing & Sales Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Small Business Development Certificate
Supervision Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions About Inver Hills Community College

Is Inver Hills Community College accredited?

Yes. Inver Hills Community College is institutionally accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

How many online programs does Inver Hills Community College offer?

Inver Hills Community College offers 8 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.

What degree levels does Inver Hills Community College offer?

Inver Hills Community College offers associate-level programs.

How should students contact admissions at Inver Hills Community College?

Ready to connect? Check Admission Details to get admissions, tuition, and timeline details directly from the school.

Is Inver Hills Community College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?

Roughly speaking, Inver Hills Community College falls into GetEducated’s $ tuition tier, which points to a lower tuition range.

How quickly can I enroll at Inver Hills Community College?

Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.

What should transfer students ask Inver Hills Community College first?

The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.

Is Inver Hills Community College military friendly?

Inver Hills Community College does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.

How can students request information from Inver Hills Community College through GetEducated?

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What documents are most commonly required for Inver Hills Community College applications?

Most listed programs ask for Official High School Transcript/GED Score. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.

Does Inver Hills Community College accept life experience credit?

Inver Hills Community College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.

Are Inver Hills Community College programs fully online or mixed?

Inver Hills Community College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.

What kinds of online programs does Inver Hills Community College offer?

Inver Hills Community College has online program options in areas such as Business and Art & Liberal Arts; start with the field that best matches your career goal, then compare cost, format, and admissions requirements. Compare Programs to get program, admissions, and cost details before applying.

Do any Inver Hills Community College programs have specialized accreditation?

Program-specific accreditors include Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Are any admission tests required for Inver Hills Community College programs?

One recurring admissions-test item is Placement Test. Students should confirm whether it applies to their specific program.

Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Inver Hills Community College?

For programs with both totals published, in-state and out-of-state tuition totals are typically the same.

Do any Inver Hills Community College programs have state authorization limitations?

State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.

How often can students start at Inver Hills Community College?

Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Inver Hills Community College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.

How should working adults compare Inver Hills Community College programs?

Working adults should confirm program format, total cost, timeline, and application requirements before choosing a path.

What should students compare before choosing a Inver Hills Community College program?

Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.

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Inver Hills Community College is located in Minnesota

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