Our Students
In Fall 2023, there were 3,127 students enrolled taking courses for credit. This is the equivalent of 975 full-time students.
Student population
- 37% were full-time
- 63% were part-time
Student Demographics
- 50% were new to Inver Hills
- 50% were continuing
- 45% were Students of Color (SOC)
- 62% identified as female
- 37% identified as male
- 49% were traditional students (ages 18-24)
- 27% were adults (age 25+)
- 24% were age 17 and under
- 49% came from a home where neither parent held a bachelor’s degree
- 30% were known to be eligible for a Pell grant
Degrees and certificates
In 2022-2023 Inver Hills offered 36 two-year degree options and 24 certificates.
- 439 Associate's Degrees Awarded (FY 2023)
- 286 Certificates and Diplomas Awarded (FY 2023)
- 81.9% of graduates were employed in a field related to their degree (Class of 2022)
Most popular degrees
Top Minnesota cities where our students reside
- Cottage Grove
- Eagan
- Apple Valley
- Inver Grove Heights
- Hastings
Average credit load for fall 2023
- Full-time students: 13.8 credits
- Part-time students: 6.8 credits
Online programs
Inver Hills is fully accredited for delivery of several online programs.
Economic impact
Inver Hills and DCTC generate $331.4M in economic impact per year. Download the Economic Impact Report here.