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College is a big investment, but Indian Hills Community College has one of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Iowa, and you don’t have to pay for it by yourself. We offer various scholarships to help you pay for a great education using fewer of your own dollars.
Indian Hills Community College operates on a quarter system, offering four terms in a 12-month period (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer). International students (F–1 and M-1 Visas) applying for admission to Indian Hills Community College will have the following estimated costs for an academic year (3 terms or 9 months).
Please note: Additional housing charges will be added to your student account if you stay in the residence hall during college breaks (winter break, spring break, early summer break, and late summer break), as classes are not in session. Please contact Housing for specific information and details.
Cost breakdown update:
| 2023-2024 Ottumwa and Centerville |
|
| Tuition (32 credit hours) | $8,160 ($9,672 with fees) |
| Food and Housing* (Double Standard Room with Maroon Meal Plan) | $6,390 |
| Books and Fees | $1,512 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance (12 Months) | $1,867 |
| Total Cost | $17,929 |
Please note: All costs are estimated. Tuition is charged on a per credit-hour basis, and tuition rates are determined by the IHCC Board of Trustees each Summer. Note that some specific academic programs require year-round enrollment (enrollment during the Summer term) and/or additional fees for the program will be required. The costs for these programs are not reflected in the amount above. For any questions, please contact the International Affairs Office.
International Student Health Insurance
All currently registered F1 and M1 international students are required to enroll in
the
Indian Hills Community College Mandatory International Student Health Insurance Program
This health insurance program is provided through GeoBlue. More information will be
available upon acceptance to the college.
Scholarship Opportunities
Indian Hills Foundation Scholarships
- Foundation Scholarship
- Tom Arnold Scholarship
- International Student Organization Scholarship for NEW Students
- International Student Organization Scholarship for RETURNING Students
Additional Scholarships:
- Performing Arts Scholarships
- Anne Doyle International Student Award
- Iowa Sister States Scholarship
Full time degree seeking students or English as a Second Language Students from the Iowa Sister States are eligible to receive in-state tuition at Indian Hills Community College. The tuition for Iowa Sister States is as follows:Please note: Additional housing charges will be added to your student account if students stay in the residence hall during college breaks (winter break, spring break, early summer break, and late summer break), as classes are not in session. Please contact Housing for specific information and details.
Ottumwa and Centerville
Tuition (32 credit hours) Iowa rate of $203 per credit hour
$6,496
Food and Housing* (Double standard room with 12 meals per week)
$6,345
Books and Fees
$1,512
Mandatory Health Insurance (12 Months)
$1,817
Total Cost for Iowa Sister States Students for an academic year.
$16,170
Contact Us
International Enrollment Services
Indian Hills Community College
Phone: +1 641-683-5243 | +1 800-726-2585, ext. 5243
Email: [email protected]